Acute Epidural Hematoma from Mandibular Fossa Fracture
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Honta Takeyoshi, Takahashi Noboru, Kikuchi Toshio, Omodaka Shunsuke, Endo Hidenori
Primary Institution: Iwate Prefectural Iwai Hospital, Ichinoseki, JPN; Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, JPN
Hypothesis
Can a mandibular fossa fracture cause an acute epidural hematoma?
Conclusion
Acute epidural hematoma caused by a mandibular fossa fracture is extremely rare but can occur and may require surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- Acute epidural hematoma is a serious condition that can be fatal.
- This case is one of only seven reported instances of epidural hematoma caused by a mandibular fossa fracture.
- The patient had a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 6 upon arrival.
- Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with the patient walking independently by the 11th day.
Takeaway
A man fell and got a serious brain injury from a jaw fracture, which is very unusual. Doctors operated on him, and he got better quickly.
Methodology
The patient underwent a right frontotemporal craniotomy to remove the hematoma.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
27-year-old male
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