Diseases of External Auditory Canal and Middle Ear Communicating with Temporomandibular Joint: 2 Case Reports / 대한이비인후과학회지

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.