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Mandibular fracture — ABEM Board MCQ

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ModerateTraumaMandibular fractureABEM Board

A 24-year-old man arrives after being punched in the jaw. Triage acuity is ESI 3; BP 124/78 mm Hg, HR 90/min. He has malocclusion, trismus, and numbness of the lower lip. There is no airway compromise. Which of the following is the most appropriate imaging study?

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Correct answer: C — CT maxillofacial bones without contrast

CT maxillofacial imaging is preferred for suspected mandibular fracture with malocclusion and inferior alveolar nerve symptoms.

Reference: Emergency maxillofacial trauma guidance