Pathology · single question
This is most consistent with:
TMJ clicking; not stated to be bilateral, patient not in pain.
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Correct answer: B. Osteoarthritis
Painless joint noise/crepitus of the TMJ fits degenerative osteoarthritis.
- A. Gout rarely affects the TMJ and presents acutely/painfully.
- B. Correct. Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) produces clicking/crepitus and is the common arthritic TMJ finding.
- C. RA is typically bilateral, inflammatory and painful, often with systemic involvement.