A conservative surgical approach of osteochondroma affecting the mandibular condyle.
An osteochondroma of the condyle in a 49-year-old venezuelan female patients is reported. Clinical, radiological and histopathological features of the tumor are described. A wide local surgical excision permitted the patient to regain normal function.
Central Histopathology Laboratory, Dental Research Institute, Central University of Venezuela, Faculty of Dentistry, Caracas, Venezuela.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015831:Osteochondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000293:injuries; D013706:Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome / Q000209:etiology