True chondroma of the mandibular condyle: A rare case

Chondroma of the mandibular condyle is a rare benign tumor, with just a handful of cases reported in the literature. Chondromas are rare in the maxillofacial region, but are quite common in the bones of the hands and feet. So far only eight cases of true chondroma have been reported. Here, we presen...

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Published in:Annals of maxillofacial surgery 2014-07, Vol.4 (2), p.220-223
Main Authors: Dhirawani, Rajesh B, Anand, Kavneet, Lalwani, Gaurav, Pathak, Sanyog, Thakkar, Bhushan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Care and treatment
Case Report - Tumors/Cysts
Case studies
Chondrosarcoma
Diagnosis
Patient outcomes
Risk factors
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Summary:Chondroma of the mandibular condyle is a rare benign tumor, with just a handful of cases reported in the literature. Chondromas are rare in the maxillofacial region, but are quite common in the bones of the hands and feet. So far only eight cases of true chondroma have been reported. Here, we present a case of true chondroma of the mandibular condyle of the right side, for which condylectomy was done. No signs of recurrence are noted at 2 years follow-up.
ISSN:2231-0746
2249-3816
DOI:10.4103/2231-0746.147152