Transforming growth factor and tenascin in synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint. Report of a case.

Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is an uncommon, benign condition of unknown etiology. A case of SC of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) with the immunohistochemical findings of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF) and tenascin (TN) is reported. The roles of TGF and TN in SC of TMJ are discussed.

• Authors: S Fujita, T Iizuka, H Yoshida, N Segami
• Journal: International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery (Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg) Vol. 26 Issue 4 Pg. 258-9 (Aug 1997) ISSN: 0901-5027 [Print] Denmark
• PMID: 9258713 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Coloring Agents
• Tenascin
• Transforming Growth Factor beta
• Collagen

Topics

• Adult
• Arthroscopy
• Cartilage, Articular (pathology)
• Chondromatosis, Synovial (pathology)
• Collagen (analysis)
• Coloring Agents
• Endoscopy
• Extracellular Matrix
• Female
• Humans
• Hyperplasia
• Immunoenzyme Techniques
• Joint Loose Bodies (pathology)
• Synovial Membrane (pathology)
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (pathology)
• Tenascin (analysis)
• Transforming Growth Factor beta (analysis)