Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2022 Jun;65(6):362-365. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2021.01039.

Acquired Atresia of External Auditory Canal Associated With Synovial Chondromatosis of the Temporomandibular Joint

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  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea

Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare disease involving long bones, rarely affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It can manifest as preauricular swelling, pain, and joint dysfunction. This report represents the case of acquired atresia of external auditory canal in association with SC of TMJ. Active evaluation and treatment of TMJ pathology seem essential when addressing the acquired atresia of external auditory canal.

Keyword

Chondromatosis; Ear canal; Synovial; Temporomandibular joint
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