title: Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle.
abstract: Osteochondroma (OC) of the mandibular condyle is a relatively rare condition that causes a progressive enlargement of the condyle, usually resulting in facial asymmetry, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, and malocclusion. Radiographically, there is a unilaterally enlarged condyle usually with an exophytic outgrowth of the tumor from the condylar head. We present a case of a left mandibular condylar OC that created a major facial asymmetry, malocclusion, and TMJ dysfunction. Discussion includes the rationale for treatment and the method used in this case. In actively growing OCs, surgical intervention is indicated to remove the tumor stopping the benign growth process and improve facial symmetry, occlusion, and jaw function.
authors: Department of Community Dentistry, BJS Dental College, Punjab University, Ludhiana, India.
authors: Ashish
authors: A
authors: Kumar
authors: Sanjay
authors: S
authors: Rastogi
authors: Mancy
authors: M
authors: Modi
authors: Sushil
authors: S
authors: Nijhawan
mesh_terms: D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015831:Osteochondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods