Bilateral coronoid hyperplasia. Report of a case.
A case of bilateral coronoid hyperplasia is presented. This is a developmental abnormality that occurs primarily in males and is characterized by progressive, asymptomatic limitation of mandibular movements. The condition is usually detected shortly after the age of puberty. A diagnosis is usually made on the basis of the history and the radiographic findings. Surgical removal of the elongated coronoid processes, along with good postoperative range-of-motion exercises, will restore full mandibular movement.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D014716:Vertical Dimension