Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 28, 2025
08:07
A Morphometric and Cellular Analysis Method for the Murine Mandibular Condyle
Published on: January 11, 2018
8.7K
Central compact osteoma of mandibular condyle
Kumar Nilesh1, Aaditee Vande2, Sridhar Reddy3
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, Maharashtra, India drkumarnilesh@yahoo.com.
BMJ Case Reports
|February 13, 2020
Summary
Osteomas, benign bone tumors, are rare in the mandibular condyle. This case study details a solitary central compact osteoma in an adult Indian female, highlighting its potential for functional and aesthetic issues.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Head and Neck Oncology
- Skeletal Biology
Background:
- Osteomas are benign bone tumors originating from craniofacial bones, commonly affecting the frontal bone and paranasal sinuses.
- Jaw osteomas are typically slow-growing and asymptomatic, presenting as painless swellings.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a solitary central compact osteoma affecting the mandibular condyle in an adult Indian female.
- Mandibular condyle osteomas can lead to significant functional impairments and aesthetic concerns.
Findings:
- The study presents a case of a solitary central compact osteoma of the mandibular condyle.
- A comprehensive review of existing literature on jaw osteomas, particularly those involving the mandibular condyle, is provided.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering osteomas in the differential diagnosis of mandibular condyle lesions.
- Understanding the presentation and management of rare mandibular condyle osteomas is crucial for oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Related Concept Videos
01:27Compact Bone
15.7K
Most bones contain compact and spongy osseous tissue, but their distribution and concentration vary based on the bone's overall function.
Compact bone, also called cortical bone, is the denser, stronger of the two types of bone tissue. It is found under the periosteum and in the diaphyses of long bones, where it provides support and protection. The microscopic structural unit of compact bone is called an osteon, or haversian system. Each osteon is composed of concentric rings of calcified...
Compact bone, also called cortical bone, is the denser, stronger of the two types of bone tissue. It is found under the periosteum and in the diaphyses of long bones, where it provides support and protection. The microscopic structural unit of compact bone is called an osteon, or haversian system. Each osteon is composed of concentric rings of calcified...
15.7K
01:31Osteoclasts in Bone Remodeling
3.7K
Osteoclasts are cells responsible for bone resorption and remodeling. They originate from hematopoietic progenitor cells present in the bone marrow. Numerous progenitor cells fuse to form multinucleated cells, each with 10-20 nuclei. A single osteoclast has a diameter of 150 to 200 µM. These cells have ruffled borders that break down the underlying bone tissue and release minerals such as calcium into the blood in bone resorption. Osteoclasts cling to bones with their ruffled edges during...
3.7K
01:29Bone Formation by Intramembranous Ossification
9.8K
Intramembranous ossification is one of the two processes involved in the development of bones within an embryo. The flat bones of the face, most of the cranial bones, and the clavicles are formed via this process. During intramembranous ossification, the bones develop directly from sheets of undifferentiated mesenchymal connective tissue.
The process begins when mesenchymal cells in the embryonic skeleton gather together and differentiate into osteogenic cells, which then develop into ...
The process begins when mesenchymal cells in the embryonic skeleton gather together and differentiate into osteogenic cells, which then develop into ...
9.8K
01:24Bone Formation by Endochondral Ossification
7.9K
Bone formation, or ossification, begins around the sixth to seventh week of embryonic development. Most bones develop from a cartilaginous template through the process of endochondral ossification. Cartilage formation begins when clusters of mesenchymal cells differentiate into chondrocytes. These chondrocytes proliferate rapidly and secrete an extracellular matrix that becomes encased in a membrane called the perichondrium. The resulting cartilage model provides a template that resembles the...
7.9K
01:27Cranial Bones: Lateral View
4.2K
The lateral view of the cranium is dominated by temporal, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.
The temporal bone forms the lower lateral side of the skull. The temporal bone is subdivided into several regions. The flattened upper portion is the squamous portion of the temporal bone. Below this area and projecting anteriorly is the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, which forms the posterior portion of the zygomatic arch. Posteriorly is the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. Projecting...
The temporal bone forms the lower lateral side of the skull. The temporal bone is subdivided into several regions. The flattened upper portion is the squamous portion of the temporal bone. Below this area and projecting anteriorly is the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, which forms the posterior portion of the zygomatic arch. Posteriorly is the mastoid portion of the temporal bone. Projecting...
4.2K
01:14Cranial Bones: Superior and Posterior View
4.7K
The superior view of the cranium shows the frontal and paired parietal bones.
The frontal bone is the single bone that forms the forehead. At its anterior midline, between the eyebrows, there is a slight depression called the glabella. The frontal bone also forms the supraorbital margin of the orbit. Near the middle of this margin is the supraorbital foramen, the opening that provides passage for a sensory nerve to the forehead. The frontal bone is thickened just above each supraorbital margin,...
The frontal bone is the single bone that forms the forehead. At its anterior midline, between the eyebrows, there is a slight depression called the glabella. The frontal bone also forms the supraorbital margin of the orbit. Near the middle of this margin is the supraorbital foramen, the opening that provides passage for a sensory nerve to the forehead. The frontal bone is thickened just above each supraorbital margin,...
4.7K