title: Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle: an unusual case of dentofacial asymmetry.
abstract: An osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle is a rare tumour of the maxillofacial region that could first present to the general dental practitioner. This case report describes an osteochondroma of the posterio-medial mandibular condyle presenting with marked facial asymmetry and trismus over a six- month period. Appropriate referral and investigation enabled successful removal of the tumour, recontouring of the condyle and an uncomplicated, positive outcome for our patient. Clinical Relevance: Temporomandibular joint disorders can be a cause of dento-facial asymmetry. Pathology of the temporomandibular joint should be considered in the differential diagnosis when such a patient presents.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Power
authors.forename: Lachlan
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D015831:Osteochondroma / Q000150:complications*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology