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Differential Diagnosis
Temporomandibular Joint
Changes in Condylar Position, Size, and Function
Small Condyle
Small Condyle
C. Grace Petrikowski, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C); Dania Tamimi, BDS, DMSc
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

    ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

    • Key Differential Diagnosis Issues

      • Helpful Clues for Common Diagnoses

        • Helpful Clues for Less Common Diagnoses

          • Helpful Clues for Rare Diagnoses

            Selected References

            1. Sansare K et al: Management-related outcomes and radiographic findings of idiopathic condylar resorption: a systematic review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 44(2):209-16, 2015
            2. Arvidsson LZ et al: Temporomandibular joint findings in adults with long-standing juvenile idiopathic arthritis: CT and MR imaging assessment. Radiology. 256(1):191-200, 2010
            3. Garzino-Demo P et al: Chondrosarcoma of the temporomandibular joint: a case report and review of the literature. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 68(8):2005-11, 2010
            4. Katsnelson A et al: Review of the literature for mandibular metastasis illustrated by a case of lung metastasis to the temporomandibular joint in an HIV-positive patient. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 68(8):1960-4, 2010
            5. Kruse AL et al: Temporomandibular disorders associated with metastases to the temporomandibular joint: a review of the literature and 3 additional cases. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 110(2):e21-8, 2010
            6. Argyropoulou MI et al: Temporomandibular joint involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: clinical predictors of magnetic resonance imaging signs. Eur Radiol. 19(3):693-700, 2009
            7. Gallego L et al: Chondrosarcoma of the temporomandibular joint. A case report and review of the literature. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 14(1):E39-43, 2009
            8. Gunson MJ et al: Oral contraceptive pill use and abnormal menstrual cycles in women with severe condylar resorption: a case for low serum 17beta-estradiol as a major factor in progressive condylar resorption. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 136(6):772-9, 2009
            9. Kaban LB: Mandibular asymmetry and the fourth dimension. J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Mar;20 Suppl 1:622-31. Erratum in: J Craniofac Surg. 20(5):1629-30, 2009
            10. Pirttiniemi P et al: Abnormal mandibular growth and the condylar cartilage. Eur J Orthod. 31(1):1-11, 2009
            11. De Souza M et al: Posttraumatic mandibular deformities. J Craniofac Surg. 18(4):912-6, 2007
            12. Sano T et al: Common abnormalities in temporomandibular joint imaging. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 33(1):16-24, 2004
            13. Costa e Silva AP et al: Interpretation of mandibular condyle fractures using 2D- and 3D-computed tomography. Braz Dent J. 14(3):203-8, 2003
            14. Arun T et al: Treatment of condylar hypoplasia with distraction osteogenesis: a case report. Angle Orthod. 72(4):371-6, 2002
            15. Bayar N et al: Temporomandibular joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis: a radiological and clinical study. Cranio. 20(2):105-10, 2002
            16. Huisinga-Fischer CE et al: CT-based size and shape determination of the craniofacial skeleton: a new scoring system to assess bony deformities in hemifacial microsomia. J Craniofac Surg. 12(1):87-94, 2001
            17. Larheim TA et al: Imaging temporomandibular joint abnormalities in patients with rheumatic disease. Comparison with surgical observations. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 73(4):494-501, 1992
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            DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

              ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

              • Key Differential Diagnosis Issues

                • Helpful Clues for Common Diagnoses

                  • Helpful Clues for Less Common Diagnoses

                    • Helpful Clues for Rare Diagnoses

                      Selected References

                      1. Sansare K et al: Management-related outcomes and radiographic findings of idiopathic condylar resorption: a systematic review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 44(2):209-16, 2015
                      2. Arvidsson LZ et al: Temporomandibular joint findings in adults with long-standing juvenile idiopathic arthritis: CT and MR imaging assessment. Radiology. 256(1):191-200, 2010
                      3. Garzino-Demo P et al: Chondrosarcoma of the temporomandibular joint: a case report and review of the literature. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 68(8):2005-11, 2010
                      4. Katsnelson A et al: Review of the literature for mandibular metastasis illustrated by a case of lung metastasis to the temporomandibular joint in an HIV-positive patient. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 68(8):1960-4, 2010
                      5. Kruse AL et al: Temporomandibular disorders associated with metastases to the temporomandibular joint: a review of the literature and 3 additional cases. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 110(2):e21-8, 2010
                      6. Argyropoulou MI et al: Temporomandibular joint involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: clinical predictors of magnetic resonance imaging signs. Eur Radiol. 19(3):693-700, 2009
                      7. Gallego L et al: Chondrosarcoma of the temporomandibular joint. A case report and review of the literature. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 14(1):E39-43, 2009
                      8. Gunson MJ et al: Oral contraceptive pill use and abnormal menstrual cycles in women with severe condylar resorption: a case for low serum 17beta-estradiol as a major factor in progressive condylar resorption. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 136(6):772-9, 2009
                      9. Kaban LB: Mandibular asymmetry and the fourth dimension. J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Mar;20 Suppl 1:622-31. Erratum in: J Craniofac Surg. 20(5):1629-30, 2009
                      10. Pirttiniemi P et al: Abnormal mandibular growth and the condylar cartilage. Eur J Orthod. 31(1):1-11, 2009
                      11. De Souza M et al: Posttraumatic mandibular deformities. J Craniofac Surg. 18(4):912-6, 2007
                      12. Sano T et al: Common abnormalities in temporomandibular joint imaging. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 33(1):16-24, 2004
                      13. Costa e Silva AP et al: Interpretation of mandibular condyle fractures using 2D- and 3D-computed tomography. Braz Dent J. 14(3):203-8, 2003
                      14. Arun T et al: Treatment of condylar hypoplasia with distraction osteogenesis: a case report. Angle Orthod. 72(4):371-6, 2002
                      15. Bayar N et al: Temporomandibular joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis: a radiological and clinical study. Cranio. 20(2):105-10, 2002
                      16. Huisinga-Fischer CE et al: CT-based size and shape determination of the craniofacial skeleton: a new scoring system to assess bony deformities in hemifacial microsomia. J Craniofac Surg. 12(1):87-94, 2001
                      17. Larheim TA et al: Imaging temporomandibular joint abnormalities in patients with rheumatic disease. Comparison with surgical observations. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 73(4):494-501, 1992