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Peripheral Osteoma of the Mandibular Condyle-Case Series
Ioannis Tilaveridis1, Theodora Katopodi2, Panagiotis Karakostas3
1Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Dentistry Journal
|October 26, 2022
Summary
This study reports four rare cases of peripheral osteoma on the mandibular condyle. Surgical treatment for these rare mandibular osteomas showed no recurrence or complications in observed cases.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Peripheral osteomas of the maxillofacial region are uncommon.
- Osteomas of the mandibular condyle are particularly rare.
- Gardner's syndrome was excluded in this study's cases.
Observation:
- Four cases of peripheral osteoma of the mandibular condyle were identified retrospectively.
- Patients presented with aesthetic disturbances (facial swelling) or functional issues (mouth opening deviation, malocclusion).
- The patient cohort included three males and one female, aged 45-65.
Findings:
- Clinical, radiographic, and histologic criteria were used for diagnosis.
- Half of the patients accepted surgical treatment; the other half declined.
- Surgical treatment in two patients resulted in no recurrence or complications.
Implications:
- Surgical management of mandibular condyle osteomas presents challenges in approach selection and potential complications.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for patient outcomes.
- Further research into the etiology and optimal surgical strategies for these rare tumors is warranted.
