Detection of mandibular condylar fractures on head CT scans in infants with witnessed falls.
Oral RadiolMay 8, 2026 (epub)
Bethelhem Belachew, Marcus Meneses, Taisa Guarilha et al.
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Case in brief
This case series highlights infants who sustained isolated mandibular condylar fractures following witnessed falls. These fractures were initially detected through head CT scans, underscoring the challenges of clinical diagnosis in nonverbal infants. The findings stress the necessity of thorough imaging evaluation in cases of facial trauma, particularly focusing on the mandibular condyles.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should ensure that mandibular condyles are specifically evaluated on head CT scans in infants presenting with facial trauma, as isolated condylar fractures may be easily overlooked.