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Isolated bilateral zygomatic complex and arch fracture: a rare case report
Manikandhan Ramanathan1, Mathew Pynumootil Cherian
1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Chennai, India.
Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction
|December 2, 2011
Summary
This study reports an extremely rare case of isolated bilateral zygomatic complex and arch fractures. Such a specific injury pattern has not been previously documented in medical literature.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Zygomatic complex and arch fractures are common facial injuries.
- Bilateral fractures are less frequent than unilateral ones.
- Isolated fractures without associated injuries are rare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report an extremely rare case of isolated bilateral zygomatic complex and arch fracture.
- To highlight the rarity of this specific injury pattern.
Main Methods:
- Case report.
- Review of medical literature.
Main Results:
- The case presented with isolated bilateral zygomatic complex and arch fractures.
- A thorough literature search revealed no prior reports of this exact injury configuration.
Conclusions:
- Isolated bilateral zygomatic complex and arch fractures represent an exceedingly rare clinical presentation.
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare fracture patterns in facial trauma evaluation.
