Acquired Atresia of External Auditory Canal Associated With Synovial Chondromatosis of the Temporomandibular Joint

Abstract

Synovial chondromatosis (SC) is a rare disease involving long bones, rarely affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It can manifest as preauricular swelling, pain, and joint dysfunction. This report represents the case of acquired atresia of external auditory canal in association with SC of TMJ. Active evaluation and treatment of TMJ pathology seem essential when addressing the acquired atresia of external auditory canal.