Diseases of External Auditory Canal and Middle Ear Communicating with Temporomandibular Joint: 2 Case Reports.
- Author:
Ki Hun HAN
1
;
Byung Cheol PARK
;
Sun Ho LEE
;
Jin YOU
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Gwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. kchent2@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Otitis externa;
Otitis media;
Temporomandibular joint
- MeSH:
Ear Canal*;
Ear, Middle*;
Glenoid Cavity;
Otitis Externa;
Otitis Media;
Temporomandibular Joint*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2004;47(9):931-934
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Otitis externa and otitis media spreading to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is rare, and infection to the TMJ may result as well from direct spreading from the adjacent structures or from hematogenous spreading. But, apparent pathomechanism is not identified clearly and more specific studies are required. We experienced 2 cases of otits media and otitis externa which involved dehiscence of the bony canal wall that communicates with TMJ and the glenoid cavity. We report this cases with literature.
