Histopathological Interpretation of TMJ Osteophyte: Report and Review

Introduction Osteophytes are osseocartilaginous structures which are commonly found in common degenerative joint diseases. It can be free or attached to nature. There is a paucity of information in the literature regarding the histopathological interpretation of osteophytes in Temporomandibular Join...

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Published in:Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery 2023-12, Vol.22 (4), p.1078-1082
Main Authors: Sahoo, N. K., Mowar, Apoorva, Pandey, Swati, Vashisht, Sahil, Vaswani, Himani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cartilage
Case Report
Case reports
Dentistry
General anesthesia
Jaw
Maxillofacial surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
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Summary:Introduction Osteophytes are osseocartilaginous structures which are commonly found in common degenerative joint diseases. It can be free or attached to nature. There is a paucity of information in the literature regarding the histopathological interpretation of osteophytes in Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). Purpose To report the incidental finding of osteophytes in cases of chronic protracted TMJ dislocation. Material and Method To present case of an elderly 72-year-old female and a 35-year-old male with chronic protracted TMJ dislocation who were treated surgically for their condition with an incidental finding of an osteophyte in TMJ intraoperatively. Result The histopathological examination revealed fibrocartilaginous core tissue surrounded by bone formation due to dystrophic calcification. Conclusion The microscopic examination is mandatory in order to study and understand the pathophysiology of an osteophyte. This study presents rare histopathological evidence of an osteophyte. It reflects the process of its formation and the possibilities of fate of an osteophyte in TMJ.
ISSN:0972-8279
0974-942X
DOI:10.1007/s12663-023-01938-z