J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg.
2002 Oct;28(5):353-357.
Pigmented villonodular synovitis on tmj
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- 1Department of Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Korea.
Abstract
- Pigmented villonodular synovitis(PVNS) usually presents as a benign proliferative monoarticular arthritis that affects the knee in 80% of cases, followed in frequency by the hip, ankle, and calcaneocuboid joint. PVNS rarely affects temporomandibular joint area. Patients typically complain of pain, locking, and recurrent swelling. Tumor progression limits the range of movement of the joint and causes it to become stiff and firm. Sometimes a palpable mass can be appreciated. Aggressive form of PVNS invades into adjacent bones and soft tissues, is confused with other types of neoplasia. Here we report 2 cases of the PVNS on a temporomadibular
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