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Hematoma in the Bucco-Mandibular Space: First Case Report.
Joe Iwanaga1, Charlotte Wilson1, Emre Yilmaz2
1Seattle Science Foundation.
Cureus
|December 15, 2017
Summary
A newly discovered bucco-mandibular space, identified via intraoral dissection, was found to contain a hematoma in a cadaver. This finding supports the clinical relevance of this anatomical space for understanding oral infections.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Previous intraoral dissection studies identified a potential anatomical space.
- This space is located deep to the oral mucosa, between the incisivus labii inferioris and buccinator muscles.
Observation:
- A hematoma was identified within the bucco-mandibular space in an adult fresh cadaver.
- This observation was made during anatomical dissection.
Findings:
- The fissure and loose connective tissues deep to the mucosa form the entrance to the bucco-mandibular space.
- The presence of a hematoma confirms the space's capacity and potential clinical relevance.
Implications:
- The bucco-mandibular space may play a role in the spread of oral infections.
- Further research into this anatomical space is warranted for clinical applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
