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Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis

Findings:
Bilateral TMJ joint space narrowing with flattening and mild osteophytosis on the left. No subchondral sclerosis. The mandible and maxilla are otherwise unremarkable.
The paranasal sinuses are clear.
Concha bullosa is seen on the right side with consequential nasal septal deviation to the left with left-sided bony spur.
The mastoid air cells and the middle ear cavities are clear. The orbits are unremarkable.
Mild degenerative changes of the imaged upper cervical spine is seen.

Conclusion:
Mild bilateral temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, more prominent on the left.

Updated on 13. June 2023

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About the author

Dr Sara Mohebbi is a Consultant Radiologist (Facharzt für Radiologie) with sub-specialty training in neuroradiology. She served as Chief Resident at University Hospital Freiburg and is a member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). Her clinical focus includes demyelinating disease, neuro-oncology, and vascular neuroimaging. Dr Mohebbi is the Clinical Lead at Radiology Prime, where she provides independent second opinion reports on brain and spine MRI.