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Odontoma in the subcondylar region
The British Journal of Oral Surgery
|November 1, 1979
Summary
This study describes a rare compound odontoma in the condylar process of a 24-year-old female. Potential causes include third molar bud migration and local factors, with surgical removal via an intra-oral approach being the treatment of choice.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Compound odontomas are rare benign tumors of the jaw.
- Odontomas in the condylar or coronoid processes are exceptionally uncommon.
- This case presents a unique instance of a compound odontoma in an unusual location.
Observation:
- A compound odontoma was identified in the condylar process of a 24-year-old female patient.
- The tumor's location in the condylar process had not been previously reported.
- Radiographic imaging was crucial for pre-operative localization and treatment planning.
Findings:
- The etiology of this condylar odontoma is hypothesized to involve the migration of a third molar bud.
- Interfering local factors such as trauma or infection are also suggested as potential contributing factors.
- The tumor was successfully treated with an intra-oral surgical approach.
Implications:
- This case expands the known anatomical distribution of compound odontomas.
- Understanding the potential etiologies aids in diagnosing and managing similar rare oral pathologies.
- The intra-oral approach demonstrates a viable surgical strategy for condylar process odontomas.