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

Autor(es)

Marcelo Augusto Oliveira Sales ; Jefferson Xavier Oliveira ^[2] ; Marcelo Gusmão Paraíso Cavalcanti

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Brazilian Dental Journal; v. 18, n. 1, p. 74-77, 2007-00-00.

Resumo

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. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 06/05251-8 - Avaliacao comparativa entre tc multislice e tomografia computadorizada por feixe conico para identificacao de lesoes osseas mandibulares utilizando a reconstrucao em 3d.
• Beneficiário: Marcelo Augusto Oliveira de Sales
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado