Bifid mandibular condyles: report of four cases.
Anatomic variations in the condylar morphology, like bifid mandibular condyles, are a relatively uncommon anomaly. We report four cases (two in patients and two in archived specimens) of bifid mandibular condyles with emphasis on their aetiopathogenesis and radiographic features. A case of bifid mandibular condyles in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis is reported which, to the best of our knowledge, is the first reported case in the literature.


CONCLUSIONS
Anatomical variations, like bifid mandibular condyles, may mimic a fracture/tumour. Therefore, knowledge and awareness about this entity is important for a general dental practitioner.
Agarwal
Varun
V
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, MCODS, Manipal, India.
Suhas
Setty
S
Pai
Keerthilatha M
KM
Shetty
Chandrakant M
CM
Auluck
Ajit
A
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging