Original Article: PDF OnlyA Destructive Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Deposition Disease of the Temporomandibular JointGoudot, Patrick MD; Jaquinet, Alexandre MD, DMD; Gilles, Roland MD, DMD; Richter, Michel MD, DMD Author Information Geneva, Switzerland Journal of Craniofacial Surgery: September 1999 - Volume 10 - Issue 5 - p 385-388 Buy Abstract A case of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystal deposition arthropathy of the temporomandibular joint is reported. The patient presented a 10-year history of swelling and pain of the left preauricular region. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a calcified mass filling the joint space and destroying the roof of the joint. Radiographs showed chondrocalcinosis of other joints. The authors discuss the diagnosis of this arthropathy and the reason why the temporomandibular joint is more affected than the other joints in the patient reported. © 1999 Mutaz B. Habal, MD
