Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease

Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (CPPD) of the temporomandibular joint is rare. The disorder is characterized by the presence of crystal deposits within the affected joint. The deposition of crystals in adjacent soft tissue may lead to the formation of pseudotumors. This form of th...

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Published in:HNO 2003-08, Vol.51 (8), p.649-653
Main Authors: Koitschev, C, Kaiserling, E, Koitschev, A
Format: Article
Language:ger
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Calcium Phosphates - analysis
Chondrocalcinosis - diagnosis
Chondrocalcinosis - pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging
Female
Humans
Temporomandibular Joint - pathology
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - diagnosis
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - pathology
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Summary:Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (CPPD) of the temporomandibular joint is rare. The disorder is characterized by the presence of crystal deposits within the affected joint. The deposition of crystals in adjacent soft tissue may lead to the formation of pseudotumors. This form of the disease is called tophaceous pseudogout and typically affects the temporomandibular joint. It is difficult to differentiate the disease, particularly from malignant tumors, on the clinical and radiographic findings alone. The diagnosis is based on histological identification of the calcium pyrophosphate crystals. We present an unusually advanced case of tophaceous pseudogout of the temporomandibular joint. The etiology, clinical and diagnostic criteria as well as treatment options are discussed on the basis of our own experience and a review of the literature.
ISSN:0017-6192
DOI:10.1007/s00106-002-0744-3