Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle : A case report

A 52-year-old woman presented with pain on the right temporal region, restricted mandibular movement and a gradually developing malocclusion. Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle was suspected based on diagnostic imaging. Local resection with preservation of the condylar head resulted in complet...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1999-10, Vol.28 (5), p.380-382
Main Authors: KURITA, K, OGI, N, ECHIVERRE, N. V, YOSHIDA, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Chronic Disease
Dentistry
Facial bones, jaws, teeth, parodontium: diseases, semeiology
Female
Humans
Mandibular Condyle - diagnostic imaging
Mandibular Condyle - pathology
Mandibular Condyle - surgery
Mandibular Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Mandibular Neoplasms - pathology
Mandibular Neoplasms - surgery
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Osteochondroma - diagnostic imaging
Osteochondroma - pathology
Osteochondroma - surgery
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Radiography, Panoramic
Tumors
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Summary:A 52-year-old woman presented with pain on the right temporal region, restricted mandibular movement and a gradually developing malocclusion. Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle was suspected based on diagnostic imaging. Local resection with preservation of the condylar head resulted in complete resolution of symptoms.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/S0901-5027(99)80088-5