KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Foramen of Huschke; tympanic bone dehiscence Definition: Developmental ossification defect in anteroinferior aspect of bony external auditory canal (EAC) Should be considered normal EAC variant You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full…
Summary Thoughts: Temporal Bone The temporal bone (T-bone) is one of the most complex and intriguing areas of the head and neck. Understanding normal anatomy is key to accurate T-bone image interpretation. Incorporating the otologic findings of a middle ear…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Central upper midface fracture complex involving confluence of medial and upper maxillary buttresses and their posterior extensions Disruption of medial canthal regions, ethmoids, and medial orbital walls You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for…
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Facial smash injury, panfacial fracture No widely accepted definition Severely comminuted fractures involving multiple facial bones Does not follow pattern described for traditional transfacial (Le Fort) fracture You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology ZMC definition: Fracture complex with fracture lines involving zygomatic arch, lateral orbital wall, anterior & lateral walls of maxillary sinus, & orbital floor Previously called trimalar or tripod fracture; ZMC fracture terminology most accurate as fracture involves…
KEY FACTS Terminology Fractures disrupting pterygomaxillary junction , disjoining portions of face (maxilla) from skull You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Traumatic deformity of orbital floor or medial wall resulting from impact of blunt object larger than orbital aperture You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…
KEY FACTS Terminology Foreign material introduced into orbit via trauma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Traumatic injury of bony anterior, middle, or posterior cranial fossa You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here