[Peripheral osteoma of the mandibular condyle. Two clinical cases].
Two cases of peripheral osteoma of the mandibular condyle are described. This lesions is uncommon. It is suggested that peripheral osteoma of the mandible may be traumatically induced and that muscle traction plays an important role in this lesion.
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Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Odontostomatologica, Università degli Studi, Firenze.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic