Lopes V, Jones J A, Sloan P, McWilliam L
Department of Oral Pathology, Manchester University Dental School, U.K.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1994 Jun;77(6):627-30. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(94)90324-7.
A ganglion of the temporomandibular joint is a rare finding but it is important in the differential diagnosis of a preauricular swelling. This case report illustrates the usefulness of ultrasound in attempting to establish a preoperative diagnosis of a preauricular swelling. This article also illustrates the histologic techniques that may be used to distinguish a true ganglion from a synovial cyst or bursa.
颞下颌关节神经节是一种罕见的发现,但在耳前肿胀的鉴别诊断中很重要。本病例报告说明了超声在尝试建立耳前肿胀术前诊断方面的有用性。本文还阐述了可用于区分真性神经节与滑膜囊肿或滑囊的组织学技术。