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Temporomandibular joint internal derangements: CT diagnosis

Conference · · Radiology; (United States)
OSTI ID:6501032

Two hundred patients with suspected displaced temporomandibular joint meniscus were studied with computed tomography. In 75 cases confirmation of the CT diagnosis was subsequently obtained via surgery or arthrography; correlation was found in 73 cases (97%), with one false-negative and one false-positive examination. When meniscus displacement was graded as mild, moderate, or severe, those cases diagnosed as moderate or severe were more likely to require surgery. The technique and interpretation of this technique is described; in most cases CT can replace arthrography in diagnosing displaced temporomandibular joint menisci.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California, San Francisco
OSTI ID:
6501032
Report Number(s):
CONF-8311191-
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 152:2; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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