Abstract
Ganglion cysts are common pseudocystic masses, whereas those arising from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are rare entities. We report a case of ganglion cyst of the right TMJ with symptomatic bilateral TMJ internal derangement in a 24-year-old man. Disk repositioning using bone anchors and excision of the ganglion cyst were performed. A unique characteristic of inflammatory infiltrates was revealed in the specimen, and the relationship between these 2 distinct entities and probable pathogenesis of infectious involvement are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Ganglion Cysts / diagnosis
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Ganglion Cysts / pathology
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Ganglion Cysts / surgery*
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Suture Anchors
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Synovial Cyst / diagnosis
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Synovial Cyst / pathology
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Synovial Cyst / surgery*
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Temporomandibular Joint / surgery
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Temporomandibular Joint Disc / surgery
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / diagnosis
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / pathology
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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / surgery*
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / diagnosis
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / pathology
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Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / surgery*
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Young Adult