Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of TMJ chondrocalcinosis on head CT scans in patients with chondrocalcinosis of the knee or wrist.
METHODS AND MATERIALS: 227 patients with radiological evidence of calcifications on knee or wrist radiographs had a head CT scan obtained for unrelated purposes. CT scans were retrospectively reviewed for the presence of temporomandibular crystal deposition. Prevalence, bilaterality, age and gender distribution were determined.
RESULTS: 41 of 227 (18%) of patients had TMJ chondrocalcinosis. TMJ chondrocalcinosis was more common in females (17%) than males (1%). It was more commonly unilateral (68%) than bilateral (32%).
CONCLUSION: In patients with peripheral calcific disease, the TMJ is more commonly involved than previously reported and this is more common in females compared to males.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 20190450 |
Journal | Dento Maxillo Facial Radiology |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 1 Jun 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- CPPD
- Temporomandibular Joint
- Joint calcification
- CT
- Chondrocalcinosis