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Unusual solitary osteochondroma of the mandibular ramus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Mishra Anupam
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, K. G. Medical College, Lucknow, India
G. K. Shukla
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, K. G. Medical College, Lucknow, India
S. C. Mishra
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, K. G. Medical College, Lucknow, India
Naresh Bhatia
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, K. G. Medical College, Lucknow, India
A. N. Srivastava
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, K. G. Medical College, Lucknow, India
Nimisha Mishra
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, K. G. Medical College, Lucknow, India

Abstract

Mandibular osteochondromas, although rare, predominantly involve the condyloid and coronoid processes. An extremely rare case arising from the inner aspect of the gonion is reported here. Only one such case has been reported in the literature so far. Despite being very slow growing and having a benign course, histopathological examination showed reactive changes that may be confused with sarcomatous transformation. We advocate surgical excision using a combined external and internal approach followed by regular post-operative review. The relevant literature has been reviewed but various surgical approaches as advocated in the past have not been found suitable.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2002

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