Osteochondroma of the left condylar head- Case Report

Authors : Navya M K, Ranjani Shetty, Sujatha G P, Ashok L

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijmi.2021.005

Volume : 7

Issue : 1

Year : 2021

Page No : 20-24

Facial asymmetry and pain in preauricular region are rare complaints encountered in our practice and in such cases proper examination are important. Osteochondroma (OC) of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a rare, benign tumour of the jaw which leads to facial asymmetry, malocclusion and restricted
mouth opening. Pain is not a frequent complaint but some patients can experience pain in cases of OC. Proper examination and radiographic techniques help in attaining a diagnosis. Final diagnosis is by histopatholgical examination and Treatment of choice is surgical excision. Here we are reporting a case of OC where history, clinical and radiographic examination helped in diagnosing the lesion.

Keywords: Osteochondroma, Facial asymmetry, Benign tumour of TMJ.


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