Computed tomography imaging findings of simultaneous bifid mandibular condyle and temporomandibular joint ankylosis: case report

Brazilian Dental Journal

Marcelo Augusto Oliveira Sales²  Jefferson Xavier Oliveira¹  Marcelo Gusmão Paraíso Cavalcanti¹ 

[1] ,Federal University of Paraíba Lauro Wanderley University Hospital Service of Oral and Maxillofacial RadiologyJoão Pessoa PB ,Brazil

关键词: computed tomography;    bifid mandibular condyle;    temporomandibular joint ankylosis;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0103-64402007000100016

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Bifid mandibular condyle is an uncommon entity described in the literature as having a controversial etiology. Despite the absence of clinical symptomatology, the radiologist must be aware and should have some knowledge of this abnormality, as well its implications regarding functional and morphological changes. TMJ ankylosis is a disabling disease with involvement of the mandibular condyle, articular fossa and base of the skull. The association of bifid condyle with temporomandibular joint ankylosis is rare and must be carefully evaluated. The purpose of this paper is to report a case of simultaneous bifid mandibular condyle and temporomandibular joint ankylosis and to describe its computed tomography imaging findings.

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