Late extrusion of a temporomandibular joint prosthesis masquerading as a sebaceous cyst

K Hogan; A Herman; S Nicholson; P Matteucci

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2013.04.035

Late extrusion of a temporomandibular joint prosthesis masquerading as a sebaceous cyst

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 Nov;66(11):e313-4. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.04.035. Epub 2013 May 8.

Authors

K Hogan¹, A Herman, S Nicholson, P Matteucci

Affiliation

¹ Department of Plastic Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, Hull, East Yorkshire HU16 5JQ, UK.

PMID: 23664576
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.04.035

Abstract

Complications of temporomandibular joint prostheses are not uncommon and have been well documented. We report a very late and rare complication following silastic TMJ replacement, believed to be the first implant extrusion through healthy skin. We are reminded that these implants can still cause problems to patients many years after initial surgery.

Keywords: Failure; Implant; Prosthesis; Sebaceous cyst; TMJ; Temporomandibular joint.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Diagnosis, Differential
Epidermal Cyst / diagnosis*
Foreign Bodies / diagnosis*
Foreign Bodies / etiology
Foreign Bodies / surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prosthesis Failure / adverse effects*
Skin Diseases / diagnosis*
Temporomandibular Joint*