Title of article :
Zygomatico-Coronoid Pseudoarthrosis Due to Osteochandroma of Coronoid Process: A Rare Entity
Author/Authors :
Alam, Mehtab Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Faculty of Medicine - Aligarh Muslim University - Aligarh, India , Hasan, Syed Abrar Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Faculty of Medicine - Aligarh Muslim University - Aligarh, India , Chandra, Kamlesh Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Faculty of Medicine - Aligarh Muslim University - Aligarh, India
Abstract :
Osteochondroma of the coronoid process also known as Jacob’s disease, has rarely been reported in the literature and it posses a challenge as diagnosis may be overlooked in favour of other causes of limited mouth opening. Case Report: This is a case report of an adult male patient who presented with restricted mouth opening in whom radiological imaging, especially 3D computed tomography, played a role in establishing the diagnosis of Jacob’s disease. Conclusion: An osteochondroma of the coronoid process of the mandible (Jacob’s disease) is a rare cause of restricted mouth opening and its diagnosis can be overlooked in favour of TMJ ankylosis. The CT scan plays an important role in diagnosis and in planning for surgery.
Keywords :
Coronoidectomy , Temporo-mandibular disorders , 3D computed tomography , Osteochondroma , Jacob’s disease
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology