Background: Pseudogout of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare disorder with <40 reported cases in the English-language literature. It is usually treated with surgical resection and condylectomy alone.

Methods: We report the case of a 68-year-old woman presenting with a preauricular mass resulting from calcium pyrophosphate deposition (pseudogout) in the TMJ, who underwent surgical resection with immediate reconstruction.

Results: Open surgical resection to completely remove the mass confirmed substantial erosion of the condyle and disc, necessitating condylectomy and discectomy. The joint was thereafter immediately reconstructed by total joint arthroplasty using a Christensen TMJ implant sized to the patient's anatomy. The patient was able to resume a regular diet and demonstrated marked improvement in her interincisal opening.

Conclusion: Immediate reconstruction of the TMJ with total joint arthroplasty is a safe and effective measure following removal of this (and potentially other) TMJ lesions.

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