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CT Images of a Severe TMJ Osteoarthritis and Differential Diagnosis with Other Joint Disorders
Joint Authors
Ferrazzo, Vilmar Antonio
Osório, Leandro Berni
Ferrazzo, Kívia Linhares
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common arthritis which affects the human body and can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
The diagnosis of TMJ OA is essentially based on clinical examination.
However, laboratory tests and radiographic exams are also useful to exclude other diseases.
The diagnosis of OA may be difficult because of other TMJ pathologies that can have similar clinical and radiographic aspects.
The purpose of this study was to describe an unusual case of bilateral TMJ OA in an advanced stage and discuss its most common clinical, laboratory, and radiographic findings, focusing on their importance in the differential diagnosis with other TMJ diseases.
Erosion, sclerosis, osteophytes, flattening, subchondral cysts, and a reduced joint space were some of the radiographic findings in TMJ OA.
We concluded that, for the correct differential diagnosis of TMJ OA, it is necessary to unite medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and radiographic findings.
Computed tomography is the test of choice for evaluating bone involvement and for diagnosing and establishing the degree of the disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ferrazzo, Kívia Linhares& Osório, Leandro Berni& Ferrazzo, Vilmar Antonio. 2013. CT Images of a Severe TMJ Osteoarthritis and Differential Diagnosis with Other Joint Disorders. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ferrazzo, Kívia Linhares…[et al.]. CT Images of a Severe TMJ Osteoarthritis and Differential Diagnosis with Other Joint Disorders. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ferrazzo, Kívia Linhares& Osório, Leandro Berni& Ferrazzo, Vilmar Antonio. CT Images of a Severe TMJ Osteoarthritis and Differential Diagnosis with Other Joint Disorders. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456729
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456729