Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease in the temporomandibular joint: diagnosis and treatment

Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (CPDD) is a rare disease in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) space. It forms a calcified crystal mass and induces a limitation of joint movement.

Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - August 3, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kwang-Jun Kwon, Hyun Seok, Jang-Ha Lee, Min-Keun Kim, Seong-Gon Kim, Hyung-Ki Park and Hang-Moon Choi Tags: Case report Source Type: research