Central giant-cell lesion in the mandibular condyle. Report of a case.
Giant-cell lesions of the temporomandibular joint are rare. In the present case a central giant-cell lesion of the temporomandibular joint is described, and the distinction between central giant-cell reparative granulomas and giant-cell tumors is discussed. Successful reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint by means of an 8 cm. costochondral graft in an elderly patient with a central giant-cell lesion of the mandibular condyle is also reported.
D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006101:Granuloma, Giant Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D012272:Ribs / Q000637:transplantation*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous