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Active Peripheral Osteoma in the Mandibular Notch: A Longitudinal Clinical Report
Jun Sasaki1,2, Shogo Hasegawa1, Hitoshi Miyachi1
1Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Aichi-Gakuin University, 2-11 Suemori-Dori, Chikusa, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8651, Japan.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|April 1, 2022
Summary
Peripheral osteomas in the mandibular notch are rare. This case study details successful surgical resection of an active peripheral osteoma, improving mandibular function and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Osteomas are benign bone tumors. Peripheral osteomas in the mandibular notch are exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic and surgical challenges.
- This study focuses on a unique case of an active peripheral osteoma in the mandibular notch.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old woman presented with an active peripheral osteoma in the mandibular notch.
- The lesion's activity was confirmed using bone scintigraphy, a novel approach for this condition.
- A three-dimensional model of the mandible was created to aid surgical planning.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the peripheral osteoma was successfully performed.
- The patient experienced significant improvement in mandibular function.
- Post-operative follow-up indicated resolution of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of surgical intervention for peripheral osteomas in the mandibular notch.
- Bone scintigraphy can be a valuable tool in assessing the activity of peripheral osteomas.
- Three-dimensional modeling enhances surgical precision and planning for complex mandibular lesions.
