Temporomandibular joint effusion

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 3 Jul 2021

Citation, DOI, disclosures and article data

Citation:

Gaillard F, Bell D, Knipe H, et al. Temporomandibular joint effusion. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5523

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5523

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/5523?iframe=true

rID:

5523

Article created:

30 Jan 2009, Frank Gaillard ◉ ◈

Disclosures:

At the time the article was created Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

3 Jul 2021, Daniel J Bell ◉

Disclosures:

At the time the article was last revised Daniel J Bell had no recorded disclosures.

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Revisions:

3 times, by 3 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Head & Neck, Musculoskeletal

Sections:

Gamuts

Synonyms:

TMJ effusion

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) effusions are unusual in asymptomatic patients, and thus should trigger a careful search for underlying pathology. It usually precedes osteoarthritis of the TMJ. Effusions are seen in:

Radiographic features

MRI

On PD/T2 weighted sequences, both synovial proliferation and effusions can be high on signal. If necessary, the two can be distinguished by administering gadolinium.

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