Non-syndromal, true congenital ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint: a case report.
A case of a six-week old boy with bilateral congenital fibrous intra-articular ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint is presented The literature is reviewed and limitations to management are highlighted.
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Maxillo-Facial Unit, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika-Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. mfujiks@yahoo.com
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Amanyeiwe
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Adebayo
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Ononiwu
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Anyiam
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Ogala
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D000844:Ankylosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000473:pathology; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology*