Unilateral condylar hyperplasia combined with synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint. Report of a case

Abstract

A case of unilateral condylar hyperplasia combined with synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is presented. Clinical and radiographic findings were consistent with an active unilateral hyperplasia. A high condylectomy was performed. During the operation numerous cartilaginous particles discharged from the TMJ and so it became clear that the patient was also suffering from chondromatosis. Both conditions were confirmed by histological examination.