Synovial cysts of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are benign, true cystic lesions. Their walls are lined by flattened or cuboidal cells of synovial origin. They contain gelatinous material -a secretion of the cells. The etiology is related to trauma and/or developmental disorder of TMJ. The differentiation includes salivary gland cysts, pharyngeal cysts of branchial origin and tumors of the preauricular area. Diagnostics consists of MR/CT imaging and histopathologic examination. Treatment focuses on complete or incomplete cyst excision. In this report, we describe a case of a 53-year-old female with a synovial cyst in the right TMJ area.
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