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Panniculitis ossificans traumatica: an unusual presentation.
G A E Burke1, D Shah, A D MacBean
1Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Birmingham -Queen Elizabeth II, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TH, United Kingdom.
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|April 19, 2008
Summary
Panniculitis ossificans traumatica, a rare calcification after injury, was observed near the mandible. This case highlights diagnosis and management of this unusual condition in the maxillofacial region.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dermatopathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Panniculitis ossificans traumatica is a rare heterotopic ossification occurring in subcutaneous fat post-injury.
- Few cases have been documented globally.
- Its occurrence in the maxillofacial region is exceptionally rare, despite frequent trauma in this area.
Observation:
- A patient presented with panniculitis ossificans traumatica adjacent to the mandible.
- The condition developed following trauma.
- Diagnosis was established through clinical and imaging findings.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates the successful diagnosis of panniculitis ossificans traumatica in the maxillofacial region.
- Management strategies were employed to address the condition.
- This presentation expands the known anatomical locations for this rare entity.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on panniculitis ossificans traumatica.
- It underscores the importance of considering this diagnosis in maxillofacial trauma cases.
- Further research into treatment protocols for this condition is warranted.
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