title: Temporomandibular joint herniation into the external ear canal through foramen of Huschke.
abstract: Foramen of Huschke, which is also known as the foramen tympanicum, is an anatomical variation of the tympanic portion of the temporal bone. This foramen is located on the anteroinferior aspect of the external auditory canal, posteromedial to the temporomandibular joint. Herein, a rare case of foramen Huschke with a herniation of the soft tissues around the temporomandibular joint that result in severe otalgia and its treatment are presented.
authors.affiliation: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department Of ORL Head & Neck Surgery, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Timur
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Akcam
authors.forename: Yusuf
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hidir
authors.forename: A Turan
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Ilica
authors.forename: Erbil
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kilic
authors.forename: Metin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sencimen
mesh_terms: D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome