Osteochondroma – A Rare Entity in Maxillofacial Region
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Osteochondroma, also known as Osteocartilagenous exostosis is regarded as the most common benign tumour of long bones, especially in the distal metaphysis of the femur and the proximal metaphysis of the tibia. It is relatively uncommon in the craniofacial region. Only about 1% of these occur within the head and neck region with more predilection towards females. In the Maxillofacial region both the condyle and coronoid tip are a common site of occurrence. Osteochondroma is not a true neoplasm but is thought to represent a developmental or hamartomatous process of bone. The most common clinical symptoms of Osteochondroma of condyle is malocclusion, with unilateral posterior open bite on the affected side and cross bite on the contra-lateral side and progressive facial asymmetry. Here, we present a case of Osteochondroma of left mandibular condyle in a 30 years old female patient who reported to our institution with chief complaint of difficulty in mouth opening, deviation of lower jaw towards right side and hard swelling over left preauricular region. After clinical and radiographical diagnosis left condylectomy was performed using Alkayat Bramley incision and the mass was resected .Further histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of osteochondroma. Patient was followed up for 2 year and no recurrence or postoperative complications noticed.
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Dr. Susmitha Rajmohan
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