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Case Report: unilateral condylar hyperplasia
Shishir Shetty1, Shrihari Guddadararangiah2
1Oral and Craniofacial Health sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates.
F1000Research
|February 10, 2021
Summary
This case report details unilateral condylar hyperplasia (CH) with unusual morphology. Early diagnosis using patient photographs is crucial for understanding CH progression and planning surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Unilateral condylar hyperplasia (CH) is a rare condition causing facial asymmetry.
- Diagnosis can be challenging due to atypical presentations.
- Understanding the onset and progression of CH is vital for effective treatment.
Observation:
- A case of unilateral condylar hyperplasia (CH) with atypical morphology is presented.
- Facial asymmetry was the primary symptom, worsening over time.
- Intraoral findings included contralateral crossbite and ipsilateral open bite.
Findings:
- The hyperplastic condyle exhibited an unusual morphology.
- Clinical photographs revealed progressive facial asymmetry.
- Imaging demonstrated characteristic features of atypical condylar hyperplasia.
Implications:
- Previous patient photographs are essential for determining the onset of CH.
- Recognizing atypical condylar morphology aids in diagnosis.
- Surgical reshaping of the condyle is a viable treatment option for CH.
