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1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60616.
Abstract:
The frontal region is the most common site of maxillofacial trauma in the pediatric population. Forces of enough magnitude to burst skin may also cause supraorbital and frontal bone injury. Undiagnosed skull fractures can result in grave sequelae. In cases involving blunt frontal trauma, it is important to suspect possible underlying injuries to avoid these complications. A case of a late-diagnosed, depressed supraorbital and frontal bone fracture is presented.
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