Foramen of Huschke persistence in Brazilian adult temporal bones: a morphometric study

Autores/as

  • Wagner Gomes da Silva Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4219-0899
  • Amanda Barreto Ramos Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Bianca Silva Gomes Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Deise Caldas Kühlman Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • José Gabriel Chávez Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Luciana Quintanilha Pires Fernandes Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • Henrique Ayres de-Vasconcellos Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Faculdade de Medicina de Petrópolis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2525-5711.20180015

Palabras clave:

Temporal bone, Temporomandibular joint, Ear Canal, Anatomy

Resumen

Foramen of Huschke (FH) is a normal anatomical structure performed until the total maturation of the cranium skeleton, which obliterates by a natural process about the 5-year- old. However, it may persist in adult life and can be rarely associated with complications in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and external auditory canal apparatus as well as a higher risk of tympanic injury during surgical procedures such as TMJ arthroscopy. The aim of this study was to report the prevalence and morphometric features of persistent FH in a Brazilian adult temporal bones sample. The methods included an anatomic and morphometric analysis of 146 dried temporal bones obtained from adult cadavers. Twenty-two (15.0%) of the temporal bones presented persistent FH. Unilateral FH accounted for 4 (30.8%) and bilateral foramens for 18 (69.2%) of the 13 affected craniums. Forms varied, including 2 (7.8%) circular, 12 (46.1%) oval and 12 (46.1%) irregular FH. Ten (45.4%) of the temporal bones presenting FH were observed in the right side and 12 (54.6%) in the left. Mean size of FH was 3,00 mm in the transversal and 2,52 mm in the longitudinal axis. Additionally, the mean anterior and posterior distances from two adjacent anatomical structures, petrotympanic fissure, and styloid process were 4,23 mm and 9,9 mm respectively. In conclusion, there seemed to be a considerable morphological heterogeneity when comparing the persistent FH specimens. We, additionally, highlight the importance of clinicians and oral and maxillofacial surgeons know this condition and its anatomical implications.

Biografía del autor/a

Wagner Gomes da Silva, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Discipline of Human Anatomy

Amanda Barreto Ramos, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Discipline of Human Anatomy

Bianca Silva Gomes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Departament of Anatomy and Morphology

Deise Caldas Kühlman, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Discipline of Human Anatomy

José Gabriel Chávez, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Discipline of Human Anatomy

Luciana Quintanilha Pires Fernandes, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Discipline of Human Anatomy

Henrique Ayres de-Vasconcellos, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Faculdade de Medicina de Petrópolis

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ, Departament of Anatomy and Morphology. Faculdade de Medicina de Petrópolis - FMP/ Fase, Laboratory of Anatomy

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2018-01-20

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Silva WG da, Ramos AB, Gomes BS, Kühlman DC, Chávez JG, Fernandes LQP, et al. Foramen of Huschke persistence in Brazilian adult temporal bones: a morphometric study. J Oral Diagn [Internet]. 20 de enero de 2018 [citado 10 de marzo de 2025];3:1-5. Disponible en: https://joraldiagnosis.com/revista/article/view/169

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Vol. 3 (2018)

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Derechos de autor 1969 Wagner Gomes da Silva, Amanda Barreto Ramos, Bianca Silva Gomes, Deise Caldas Kühlman, José Gabriel Chávez, Luciana Quintanilha Pires Fernandes, Henrique Ayres de-Vasconcellos

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