Intrusion of the mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa: Case report and review of the literature

To describe a case of mandibular condyle intrusion into the middle cranial fossa in a young child and to systematically review the literature pertaining to this condition. The diagnostic procedures comprised clinical examination, health history, and both magnetic resonance imaging and computerized t...

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Published in:Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics, 2006-07, Vol.102 (1), p.e4-e7
Main Authors: Rosa, Vera L.M., Guimarães, Antonio S., Marie, Suely K.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents, Traffic
Child, Preschool
Cranial Fossa, Middle - pathology
Dentistry
Facial Asymmetry - etiology
Female
Humans
Joint Dislocations - pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Malocclusion - etiology
Mandibular Condyle - pathology
Mandibular Injuries - complications
Mandibular Injuries - pathology
Range of Motion, Articular
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:To describe a case of mandibular condyle intrusion into the middle cranial fossa in a young child and to systematically review the literature pertaining to this condition. The diagnostic procedures comprised clinical examination, health history, and both magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography. A systematic review of the literature from PubMed, Medline, and Web of Science databases from 1960 to 2005 was made and a total of 55 cases in 51 references were found, of which 36 were described in detail. Prompt diagnosis of mandibular condyle intrusion into the middle cranial fossa is essential to minimize complications. Advanced imaging modalities of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are indicated.
ISSN:1079-2104
1528-395X
DOI:10.1016/j.tripleo.2006.02.004