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Aplasia of the mandibular condyle

¹ Department of Oral Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; ² Department of Orthodontics, Paulista University, Sao Paulo, Brazil

*Correspondence to: Jefferson Xavier de Oliveira, Disciplina de Radiologia, Departamento de Estomatologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 2227, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo 05508-000, Brazil; Email: jexolive{at}usp.br

Received 2 May 2006; revised 31 October 2006; accepted 20 November 2006

A rare case of aplasia of the mandibular condyle is presented along with the tomographic findings. A 31-year-old Caucasian woman presented with a main complaint of facial asymmetry. No family history or any trauma was found. A CT study was performed and the sagittal CT view demonstrated a complete absence of the left condyle. This case of unknown aetiology was thoroughly examined and, based on clinical findings, we suggest that it could be of developmental origin.

Keywords: mandible; temporomandibular joint; computed tomography; condyle; aplasia