Bounds G A, Hopkins R, Sugar A
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1987 Feb;25(1):61-7. doi: 10.1016/0266-4356(87)90158-6.
A rare case of chronic septic arthritis of the temporo-mandibular joint is described, which presented as a pre-auricular swelling several weeks after a blow to the chin. Although the history indicated an inflammatory process precipitated by trauma, the clinical findings suggested a neoplastic aetiology. The treatment and problems in making an early diagnosis in this condition are discussed.
本文描述了一例罕见的颞下颌关节慢性化脓性关节炎，表现为颏部受击几周后耳前肿胀。尽管病史提示创伤引发了炎症过程，但临床检查结果却提示肿瘤性病因。本文还讨论了这种疾病的治疗方法以及早期诊断中存在的问题。
