Gout of the Temporomandibular Joint: A Case Report

https://doi.org/10.56609/jac.v43i2.573

Authors

  • B. Mattei Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit University Hospital of Modena Modena Italy
  • M. Di Cosola Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy
  • G. Colapinto 3Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy
  • S. Figurelli Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit University Hospital of Modena Modena Italy
  • G. Lobbia Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy
  • P. Faccioni Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy
  • F. Melloni Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy
  • M. Beccherle Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy
  • D. Ventorre Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery APSS Santa Chiara Hospital Trento Italy
  • G. Sanna Head and Neck Department Department of Surgery Dentistry Pediatrics and Gynecology University of Verona Verona Italy

Keywords:

gout, temporomandibular joint disorders, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, oral

Abstract

   Gout is a disorder caused by hyperuricemia, consisting of the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints and soft tissues. Although gout primarily affects lower extremities, especially the first metatarsophalangeal joint, it can also involve atypical sites, including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (1, 2). Patients with TMJ gout often present with acute or chronic pain, swelling, tenderness, and restricted jaw movement, which may mimic temporomandibular disorders such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or septic arthritis (1, 2). Temporomandibular joint disorders can present with a full range of symptoms that can overlap with several other conditions. A comprehensive differential diagnosis is essential for accurate identification and appropriate treatment. 

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Author Biography

M. Di Cosola, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Foggia Foggia Italy

Corresponding author:

Michele Di Cosola, MD

Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine,

University of Foggia,

Foggia, Italy

e-mail: michele.dicosola@unifg.it

Published

2025-08-25

How to Cite

[1]
Mattei, B., Di Cosola, M., Colapinto, G., Figurelli, S., Lobbia, G., Faccioni, P., Melloni, F., Beccherle, M., Ventorre, D. and Sanna, G. 2025. Gout of the Temporomandibular Joint: A Case Report. Journal of Applied Cosmetology. 43, 2 (Aug. 2025), 282/286. DOI:https://doi.org/10.56609/jac.v43i2.573.

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Applied Cosmetology Supplement 2

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