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Osteochondroma of the anterior mandible: A rare case report and review of the literature

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Osteochondroma (OC) is the most common benign tumour of the axial skeleton which often occurs from the metaphysis of the long bones but rarely occurs in the craniofacial region (<1% of cases). Literature shows that cases occur more in the mandibular condylar region. To date, only six cases of this incredibly rare OC in the mandibular front region have been documented in the last 30 years. In addition to reviewing the literature on OCs of the mandibular front region, this case report describes a case of OC involving the mandibular symphysis and left para-symphysis in a 67-year-old male patient. Histopathological examination revealed chondroid and osteoid tissue with sparse fibrous tissue patches and columns of chondrocytes with single tiny nuclei within the cartilaginous cap, and all these features were strongly suggestive of OC diagnosis.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_37_24

Authors: Devendra H. Palve, Akshay A. Dhobley, Dipak D. Ghatage, Ashwini G. Kendre

Institution: Govt. Dental College & Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405921176

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