A conservative surgical approach of osteochondroma affecting the mandibular condyle

• Helen Rivera Universidad Central del Venezuela
• Ramiro Bastidas
• Ana María Acevedo Universidad Central del Venezuela

Palabras clave: Osteochondrom, temporomandibular joint, condyle, case reporto

Resumen

An osteochondroma of the condyle in a 49-year-old Venezuelan female patients Is reported. Clinical, radiological and histopathological features of the tumor are described. A wide local surgical excision permitted the patient to regain normal function.