Temporomandibular joint herniation into the external ear canal through foramen of Huschke

Akcam T., Hidir Y., Ilica A. T., Kilic E., Sencimen M.

Auris Nasus Larynx, cilt.38, sa.5, ss.646-649, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 38 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.anl.2011.01.004
  • Dergi Adı: Auris Nasus Larynx
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.646-649
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Ear, External auditory canal, Pain, Temporomandibular joint
  • Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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. © 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd.