Computed tomographic evaluation of maxillofacial region trauma is a subject requiring expertise. Occasionally, false-positive or negative interpretations may occur. In our case, a 46-year-old male has been exposed to a blunt trauma on the tragus region of the left ear. Hyperemia was determined on the left auricle at the examination. At the physical examination and maxillofacial computed tomography (CT) evaluation performed by plastic-reconstructive surgeon, no osseous pathology requiring surgery was detected. In radiology report, linear nondisplaced fracture line was determined in the anterior section of the left nasal bone, in the left zygomatic arch and in the left lateral orbital wall. However, in the reevaluation of the CT images in the Institute of Forensic Medicine, it was seen that, the fractures described in radiologic report were sutures misdiagnosed as fracture lines. Forensic reports related to maxillofascial trauma imaging sould be evaluated by radiologists experienced in trauma radiology in consultance with clinican in the light of patient's symptoms and clinical findings.
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