Dislocation of the mandibular condyle into the middle cranial fossa: a case report.

INTRODUCTION

A 32-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital following a motor vehicle accident. Her chief complaint was severe limited mouth opening and unilateral open bite on the left.

METHODS

Axial and coronal CT scans showed penetration of right condyle into the middle cranium through the fractured roof of glenoid fossa. A craniotomy exactly above the glenoid fossa was done.

RESULTS

The condyle was reduced and the glenoid fossa was reconstructed.

CONCLUSION

On postoperative follow-up at 6 months, the patient had no complaint, but there was a small deviation to the affected side on opening.