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- The study aimed to find out how common TMJ chondrocalcinosis is in patients who already have calcifications in their knees or wrists, using head CT scans.
- Out of 227 patients, 18% were found to have TMJ chondrocalcinosis, with a higher prevalence in females (17%) compared to males (1%).
- Most cases were unilateral (68%), meaning they affected only one side of the jaw, rather than bilateral (32%), affecting both sides.
Article Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of TMJ chondrocalcinosis on head CT scans in patients with chondrocalcinosis of the knee or wrist.
Methods And Materials: 227 patients with radiological evidence of calcifications on knee or wrist radiographs had a head CT scan obtained for unrelated purposes. CT scans were retrospectively reviewed for the presence of temporomandibular crystal deposition. Prevalence, bilaterality, age and gender distribution were determined.
Results: 41 of 227 (18%) of patients had TMJ chondrocalcinosis. TMJ chondrocalcinosis was more common in females (17%) than males (1%). It was more commonly unilateral (68%) than bilateral (32%).
Conclusion: In patients with peripheral calcific disease, the TMJ is more commonly involved than previously reported and this is more common in females compared to males.
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