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Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture

Case contributed by Nasir Siddiqui
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Assault - Facial blow

Traumatic findings demonstrate a left zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture or "Tripod" configuration fracture from direct blow to the malar eminence.

Fracture of the lateral orbital rim, zygomatic arch, inferior orbital rim and anterior and posterior maxillary sinus walls are identified.

Volume rendered images demonstrate the fracture complex and the separation/dislocation of the malar eminence.

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