Abstract

An asymptomatic preauricular swelling in a 58-year-old man appeared as a parotid mass and was diagnosed as calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease of the temporomandibular joint. This article describes the diagnostic criteria and management of this rare condition and reviews the 13 cases that have been reported to date.

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