Temporomandibular joint effusion - mild

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

A small joint effusion surrounds the TMJ disc on open-mouth view. The posterior band also is swollen and has high signal. 

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