Isolated temporomandibular synovitis as unique presentation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Authors
Martini, G Bacciliero, U Tregnaghi, A Montesco, MC Zulian, F
Citation
G. Martini et al., Isolated temporomandibular synovitis as unique presentation of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, J RHEUMATOL, 28(7), 2001, pp. 1689-1692
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Rheumatology,"da verificare
Journal title
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
0315162X → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1689 - 1692
Database
ISI
SICI code
0315-162X(200107)28:7<1689:ITSAUP>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is quite frequent in juvenile idi opathic arthritis (JIA). We describe a 15-year-old girl with isolated TMJ a rthritis presenting as a unique manifestation of JIA, and its successful tr eatment. She underwent arthroscopic synovectomy followed by intraarticular steroid injection, Early use of synovectomy and intraarticular steroids in TMJ arthritis may reduce pain, improve jaw function, and prevent irreversib le deformities.