Heterotopic Ossification: An Unusual Presentation. (31st December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patil, Satish G.; Siddiqua, Aaisha; Joshi, Udupi Krishna; Deshmukh, Pallavi K.; Patil, Bindu S.; Mangalgi, Anand
• Other Names: Chinelatti M. A. Academic Editor.; Roberts M. W. Academic Editor.; Warren P. R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dentistry. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-31
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral Medicine; Dentistry; Dentistry; Oral medicine; Electronic journals; Periodical; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/516717
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6447

Abstract

Abstract : Heterotopic ossification (HO) is usually seen after-trauma, following traumatic injuries, surgeries involving major joints, neurogenic injury, and burns; however, atraumatic cases have also been reported. HO tends to cause pain, swelling, and limitation of joint movements. HO has been reported in adults as well as in pediatric cases, however, our search in the English literature has not revealed a single case in the infratemporal region, especially in children of developing age, where HO tends to affect the development and growth of adjacent bones. We are reporting a case of HO in close proximity to TMJ affecting the development of mandible and maxilla.