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[Symmetrical exostosis on the mandible]
1Semmelweis Orvostudományi Egyetem, Szájsebészeti és Fogászati Klinika, Budapest.
Fogorvosi Szemle
|November 5, 1997
Summary
This study reports a rare case of bilateral mandibular exostosis in a 16-year-old male, surgically treated for aesthetic reasons. The condition was also observed in his grandmother, suggesting a potential hereditary component.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Mandibular exostoses are benign bony outgrowths of the mandible.
- Symmetric occurrence is rare and may indicate underlying genetic factors.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old male presented with bilateral, symmetric mandibular exostoses.
- Surgical intervention was performed for aesthetic concerns.
Findings:
- The same rare localized alteration was identified in the patient's grandmother.
- This familial occurrence suggests a hereditary basis for the condition.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering genetic factors in the etiology of mandibular exostoses.
- May inform future diagnostic approaches and genetic counseling for affected families.