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Osteochondroma of bilateral mandibular condyle: a case report
Qin Zhou1, Chi Yang1, Min-Jie Chen1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology Shanghai 200011.
Summary
Osteochondroma is a common benign bone tumor, rarely found in the craniofacial region. This report details a unique case of bilateral osteochondroma affecting both mandibular condyles, a previously undocumented occurrence.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Head and Neck Pathology
Background:
- Osteochondroma is the most frequent benign bone tumor, typically affecting long bones.
- Craniofacial occurrences are rare, with the mandible being an uncommon site.
- Mandibular osteochondromas usually involve the condyle or coronoid process.
Observation:
- A rare case of osteochondroma originating from the bilateral mandibular condyle is presented.
- This bilateral involvement of the mandibular condyle by osteochondroma has not been previously reported in medical literature.
- The case highlights an unusual presentation of a common benign bone tumor.
Findings:
- Confirmation of osteochondroma arising from both mandibular condyles.
- Detailed clinical and radiological description of the bilateral mandibular condyle osteochondroma.
- Histopathological analysis supporting the diagnosis of osteochondroma.
Implications:
- Expands the understanding of osteochondroma's anatomical distribution.
- Suggests the need for considering bilateral involvement in mandibular osteochondroma diagnosis.
- Provides a reference case for future clinical management and research.
