title: Bifid mandibular condyle: a rare disorder.
abstract: Bifid mandibular condyle is a rare disorder and little is known about the etiology and pathogenesis. We reported a patient with left bifid mandibular condyle with a history of trauma. There was no limitation of mouth opening but the patient was complaining of pain while chewing. Underdeveloped lateral head of the bifid condyle was excised at the level of condylar neck under general anesthesia. The patient healed without any problem. Microscopic evaluation of the excised condyle supported a congenital etiology. Although most cases of the bifid condyle discovered by chance it should be recognized and treated by plastic surgeons interested in craniomaxillofacial surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. gtunc@ada.net.tr
authors.forename: Gökhan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tunçbilek
authors.forename: Günay
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cavdar
authors.forename: M Emin
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Mavili
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome