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KMID : 1094020230400050365
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2023 Volume.40 No. 5 p.365 ~ p.369
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Temporomandibular Joint False Ankylosis in a Cat: A Case Report
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Yoon Sang-Hyeon
Lee Jung-Ha
Lee Seo-Eui
Yoon Hak-Young
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Abstract
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a rare disease impairing mandible movement and can either be intra-articular (true) or extra-articular (false). A cat presented with an inability to open its mouth, drooling, and facial asymmetry. Computed tomography (CT) confirmed an extracapsular abnormal TMJ fusion, and a surgical plan was devised based on the CT imaging. Post-surgery, the cat regained mouth mobility (indicating false ankylosis) and showed an improved prognosis. This case of CT-diagnosed and treated feline TMJ false ankylosis underscores the indispensable role of CT in diagnosing and devising surgical strategies for feline TMJ false ankylosis.
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KEYWORD
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computed tomography, extracapsular ankylosis, feline, jaw movement, temporomandibular joint disorder
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