title: Bifid hyperplastic mandibular condyle.
abstract: Condylar hyperplasia is a rare non-neoplastic pathology associated with overgrowth of the mandibular condyle. Presentation of condylar hyperplasia with bifid mandibular condyle has never been reported in literature. Early management of the hyperplastic disorders of the mandibular condyle can prevent occlusal canting and developing asymmetric deformities. We report a case of 'Bifid Hyperplastic Mandibular Condyle' in a 14-year-old male with emphasis on early surgical intervention. To best of our knowledge, the present case is the first reported case of bifid mandibular condyle with condylar hyperplasia and 66th reported case of bifid mandibular condyle in living human population.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Alapakkam Main Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai, 600095 India.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Neelakandan
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Alapakkam Main Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai, 600095 India.
authors.forename: Darpan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bhargava
keywords: Bifid condyle; Condylar hyperplasia; Hyperplastic mandibular condyle; Mandibular condyle