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Case Reports
. 2023 Mar 16;15(3):e36261.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.36261. eCollection 2023 Mar.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Progressive Condylar Resorption: A Case Report

Sonam Khurana  1 , Mayank Pahadia  2 , Pranav Parasher  3 , Adriana G Creanga  4
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Progressive Condylar Resorption: A Case Report

Sonam Khurana et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Progressive condylar resorption is a dysfunctional remodeling of the temporomandibular joint of unknown origin. It usually manifests in young girls and causes reduced ramus height, loss of condylar volume, steep mandibular angle, limited jaw motion, and pain. On magnetic resonance imaging, the condition is associated with anterior disc displacement with or without reduction. This article discusses imaging features of progressive condylar resorption that cause severe temporomandibular joint degenerative changes, emphasizing the careful evaluation of imaging changes of the temporomandibular joint in young female patients. The early diagnosis of progressive condylar resorption helps to reduce the further progression of the condition.

Keywords: cone-beam computed tomography (cbct); degenerative joint disease; mandibular condyle; mri imaging; temporo mandibular joint.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. CBCT corrected sagittal sections in maximum intercuspation position showing right and left TMJ with severe degenerative changes on the right side (solid white arrow) and moderate flattening on the left side (dashed white arrow)
CBCT: Cone Beam Computed Tomography, TMJ: temporomandibular joint
Figure 2
Figure 2. MRI Proton density showing fragmented disc on right side closed mouth view and no translation on the open mouth view
Figure 3
Figure 3. MRI Proton density showing anterior displaced disc on left side closed mouth view and reduced disc over condylar head on open mouth view
Figure 4
Figure 4. Panoramic reconstruction at the maximum intercuspation position showing decreased ramus length on the right side measured from Condylion to Gonion (indicated by measurements on each side) and deep antigonial notch (indicated by white arrow)
Figure 5
Figure 5. Corrected CBCT sagittal sections at the maximum inter-cuspation position (depicted by yellow circle), Right coronoid hyperplasia (depicted by white dotted arrow), Proclined anterior maxillary teeth (depicted by white solid arrow)
CBCT: Cone Beam Computed Tomography
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