Extraarticular diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis of the temporomandibular joint: report of one case and review of the literature
Fang, L-Hua.; Ping, J-Liang.; Liu, F-Jia.; Chen, G-Fu.
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 16(1): 106-108
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1006-7248 PMID: 17377715 Document Number: 611974
Diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is distinctly rare. This article reported a case of extra-articular type of PVNS of the TMJ, and reviewed the previously reported cases in the literature. It is concluded that PVNS can be diagnosed by characteristic MRI finding, wide local excision including a total synovectomy and postoperative radiotherapy should be adopted.