A case of Tophaceous Pseudogout: A Rare Crystalopathy Particularly Afflicting the Temporomandibular Joint

Tophaceous pseudogout is a rare variant of CPPD crystal deposition disease presenting with a soft- tissue calcified mass. Temporomandibular joint is a common site of involvement of tophaceous pseudogout. Mu- tations in gene ANKH (inorganic phosphate transport regulator) are involved in crystal related inflammatory reac- tions.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research