An unusual cause of trismus.
This paper reports a case of limited mandibular movement caused by the rare condition of bilateral coronoid hyperplasia. Dental surgeons should be aware of the possibility of this condition when encountering patients with movement problems in the mandible.
Currie
W J
WJ
Department of Oral and Facial Surgery, Sunderland District General Hospital, UK.
Stassen
L F
LF
Thompson
W D
WD
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D015576:Hyperostosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000503:physiopathology; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology*