Synovial cyst of temporo-mandibular joint imitating a parotid tumour. (A case report)

I P Janecka; J J Conley

doi:10.1016/s0301-0503(78)80083-6

Synovial cyst of temporo-mandibular joint imitating a parotid tumour. (A case report)

J Maxillofac Surg. 1978 May;6(2):154-6. doi: 10.1016/s0301-0503(78)80083-6.

Authors

I P Janecka, J J Conley

PMID: 276556
DOI: 10.1016/s0301-0503(78)80083-6

Abstract

A previously unreported case of a synovial cyst of a temporo-mandibular joint imitating a parotid tumour is described. A surgical approach involving a total mobilization of the facial nerve is outlined.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Middle Aged
Parotid Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Synovial Cyst / diagnosis*
Temporomandibular Joint*