We have located links that may give you full text access.
Ganglion cyst in the temporomandibular joint: A case report and discussion of surgical approaches.
Cranio : the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice 2018 April 24
Background Ganglion cysts in the temporomandibular joint are treated by resection; however, there has been insufficient discussion regarding the appropriate approach for surgical resection. Clinical presentation A 55-year-old man presented with a left preauricular swelling for one year. The examination revealed a moderately hard mass with a 30-mm diameter, tenderness, and restricted movement. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a cystic lesion with a 25 mm-long axis. Considering a diagnosis of temporomandibular cyst, separation of the cyst wall through a preauricular incision was attempted. However, the cyst ruptured due to strong adherence on the reverse side. Curettage followed by discectomy was performed. Histopathological diagnosis was of a ganglion cyst. Among 39 reported cases, 24 were excised via the preauricular approach, with 8 intraoperative cyst ruptures. Conclusion The parotidectomy approach should be employed when the cyst is large, at a low position, or adherent to the surrounding tissue, in order to achieve reliable excision.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app