Bilateral Bifid Mandibular Condyle: A Case Report

The bifid mandibular condyle is an exceedingly rare anomaly, frequently diagnosed as an incidental finding in a panoramic radiograph. Its etiology and pathogenesis are unknown, though the most acceptable theory suggests that trauma is at the origin of the condition. This article reports a new case o...

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Auteurs principaux: Melo,Suzana Lubambo de, Barbosa,Joanna Martins Novais, Peixoto,Aline Carvalho, Santos,Thiago de Santana, Gerbi,Marleny
Langue:English
Publié: Sociedad Chilena de Anatomía 2011
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Accès en ligne:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0717-95022011000300043
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Résumé:The bifid mandibular condyle is an exceedingly rare anomaly, frequently diagnosed as an incidental finding in a panoramic radiograph. Its etiology and pathogenesis are unknown, though the most acceptable theory suggests that trauma is at the origin of the condition. This article reports a new case of bilateral bifid condyle in a 21-year-old female with history of trauma in childhood.