title: [Fractures of the temporomandibular joints in childhood from indirect trauma to the chin. A report of 4 cases].
abstract: We observed four cases of temporomandibular joint fractures in children; all from indirect chin traumas. Traditional X-ray is not enough for a correct radiological diagnosis. CT, in particular with the axial scans, electronics coronal reconstructions, and where is possible direct sagittal scans, is able to give us a correct diagnosis about the nature and the site of the fractures.
authors.affiliation: Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù di Roma.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Graziani
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Parri
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Logoluso
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fasanelli
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002680:Chin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Fratture delle articolazioni temporo-mandibolari nell'infanzia da traumi indiretti sul mento. Presentazione di 4 casi.