Deep head and neck infection causing pathological fracture of the mandibular condyle | Zendy

Mette Werner Linderup | Zendy; Sidse Bregendahl | Zendy; Marie Helleberg | Zendy; Sten Schytte | Zendy; Arunas Pikelis | Zendy; Sven Erik Nørholt | Zendy

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Deep head and neck infection causing pathological fracture of the mandibular condyle

Author(s) -

Mette Werner Linderup,

Sidse Bregendahl,

Marie Helleberg,

Sten Schytte,

Arunas Pikelis,

Sven Erik Nørholt

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

bjr|case reports

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2055-7159

DOI - 10.1259/bjrcr.20160093

Subject(s) - condyle , pathological , medicine , odontogenic infection , molar , mandibular fracture , head and neck , dentistry , fracture (geology) , presentation (obstetrics) , orthodontics , odontogenic , surgery , pathology , biology , paleontology

We report an unusual case of a 46-year-old male with a severe deep head and neck infection after extraction of two mandibular molars that led to a potentially life-threatening condition and caused pathological fracture of the mandibular condyle. This is the first published spontaneous pathological fracture of the mandibular condyle caused by an infection spread from a lower molar tooth. Based on CT scan we discuss the pathways of infection of odontogenic origin and the reflections of treatment. This case report illustrates an unusual presentation of a spontaneous pathological condylar fracture caused by a severe life-threatening infection after tooth extraction. It details the examination and management of the patient and reflections about the treatment.

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