title: A unique case of multiple osteochondroma: Mandibular symphysis and femur.
abstract: Osteochondroma is a common benign tumor of the axial skeleton rarely seen in the facial bones. When encountered in the facial skeleton, it is commonly found in the mandible, usually in the condyle or coronoid processes. There are only two earlier reported cases of the tumor in the mandibular symphysis. We report an unusual case of osteochondroma of the mandibular symphysis found in conjunction with osteochondroma of the distal femur and, stress the need for long-term follow-up in patients with multiple lesions.
authors.affiliation: Hosmat Dental Implantology and Facial Aesthetic Center, 45, Magrath Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Anuradha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Navaneetham
authors.forename: K Arati
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Satish
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumaran
authors.forename: Hitesh H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Baweja
keywords: Mandibular symphysis; osteochondroma; osteochondromatosis