The discomallear ligament: anatomical, microscopical, and radiologic analysis
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Runci Anastasi Michele, Macchi Veronica, Vellone Valentino, Nastro Siniscalchi Enrico, Anastasi Giuseppe, Morra Aldo, Porzionato Andrea, De Caro Raffaele, De Ponte Francesco S, Cascone Piero
ISSN: 0930-1038
Several anatomic relationships between the ear and the temporo-mandibular joint have been proposed to account for the presence of tinnitus during temporo-mandibular disorders. Among the otomandibular structures, the discomallear ligament (DML) is interposed between the malleus and the retrodiscal capsular complex. The aim of present paper was to study through dissection the frequency and morphology of DML, to characterize its type of collagen, and to evaluate the DML on routine computed tomography (CT).