Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Osteomas are benign osteogenic tumors of the head and neck region, commonly involving the facial bones and paranasal sinuses. We present a rare case of a giant mandibular osteoma, presenting with a 15-year history of a slowly progressive painless swelling. The lesion reached such a size as to cause dyspnea and dysphagia. While some mandibular osteomas appear to be self-limiting, others demonstrate continued growth potential, causing significant secondary functional impairment, as in this case.
Authors: Mohammed A. Husain, Soham Apte, Aishwarya Iyer, Jay Jayanetti, Brian Cone, Maie St. John, Tara Aghaloo, Sotirios Tetradis
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4323518995