CASE REPORT
Dentofacial Deformity Caused by Bulky Osteochondroma: Report of an Unusual Case and the Importance of Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Weeraya Tantanapornkul1, *, Kittipong Dhanuthai2, Phonkit Sinpitaksakul3, Chumpot Itthichaisri4, Paksinee Kamolratanakul4, Vacharee Changsirivatanathamrong4
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2017Volume: 11
First Page: 237
Last Page: 241
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-11-237
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601711010237
Article History:
Received Date: 14/10/2016Revision Received Date: 10/03/2017
Acceptance Date: 20/03/2017
Electronic publication date: 28/04/2017
Collection year: 2017

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Abstract
Introduction:
Osteochondroma of mandibular condyle is a rare benign tumor.
Case Report:
This case report described clinical, radiographic features, differential diagnosis, histopathologic correlation and treatment of condylar osteochondroma.
Conclusion:
Conebeam computed tomography (CBCT) is an alternative modality to CT or MRI that should be performed in all cases of suspected osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle.