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Bilateral bifid mandibular condyles. Report of three cases
S U McCormick1, S A McCormick, R W Graves
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West Virginia University Medical Center.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|November 1, 1989
Summary
Bilateral bifid mandibular condyles, a rare developmental anomaly, are presented in three new patient cases. This condition affects the jawbone
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Radiology
- Embryology
Background:
- Bilateral bifid mandibular condyles are an extremely rare congenital anomaly.
- Previous descriptions were limited to historical skull collections.
Observation:
- Three new cases of bilateral bifid mandibular condyles were identified in patients seeking treatment for unrelated conditions.
- Radiographic imaging was utilized to visualize the anomaly.
Findings:
- The study details the radiographic presentation of bilateral bifid mandibular condyles.
- The embryological origins of this rare mandibular anomaly are discussed.
Implications:
- This case series expands the documented occurrences of bilateral bifid mandibular condyles.
- Understanding the radiographic appearance and embryology aids in diagnosis and further research.