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Unusual Superolateral Dislocation of Mandibular Condyle.

Tabishur Rahman¹

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction

|June 13, 2018

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This case study reports a rare pediatric maxillofacial trauma with a superolaterally displaced mandibular condyle and symphyseal fracture. A subsequent complication of joint ankylosis required surgical intervention.

Keywords:

condyle dislocation fracture mandible trauma

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pediatric Traumatology
Orthodontics

Background:

Maxillofacial trauma in pediatric patients presents unique challenges due to developing craniofacial structures.
Mandibular condyle fractures are common, but displacement patterns can vary significantly.
Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for optimal outcomes and preventing long-term complications.

Observation:

A pediatric patient presented with a rare pattern of maxillofacial trauma.
The mandibular condyle was displaced superolaterally into the temporal fossa, medial to an intact zygomatic arch.
An associated mandibular symphyseal fracture was also noted.

Findings:

This case represents the first reported instance of this specific type of mandibular condyle displacement in a pediatric patient.
The patient developed ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint as a complication.
The ankylosis necessitated a secondary surgical procedure for treatment.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of recognizing unusual fracture patterns in pediatric maxillofacial injuries.
Understanding such rare presentations can improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.
The development of ankylosis underscores the potential for long-term complications and the need for vigilant follow-up in pediatric condylar fractures.