Chondroblastoma of mandibular condyle: Case report and literature review

Autor: Yang Xiaoqin, Wang Manyi, Gao Wenfeng, Wan Di, Zheng Junfa, Zhang Zhaoqiang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Open Medicine, Vol 16, Iss 1, Pp 1372-1377 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2391-5463
DOI: 10.1515/med-2021-0352
Popis: Chondroblastoma is one of the uncommon benign bone tumors, particularly when located in the mandibular condyle. Such a location makes its diagnosis difficult when based on only its clinical presentation and radiographic features. Herein the current report presents a case of chondroblastoma of the mandibular condyle: its clinical presentation, radiographic features, and immediate condylar reconstruction after resection. Additionally, the relevant literature is discussed to provide clinical recommendations for its diagnosis and treatment. Chondroblastoma has been reported so infrequently in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), more common entities should first be considered in the differential diagnosis of masses in this location. Osteochondroma is the most frequent bone neoplasm in the TMJ. Since a correct diagnosis is difficult, additional tools, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and immunohistochemical analyses, should be used for diagnostics and surgical planning.
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