Solitary peripheral ivory osteoma of the mandible presenting with difficulty in deglutition: a case report

Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects

Nilesh K¹ 

关键词: Jaw;    osteogenic tumor;    radiopaque lesion;    swallowing;   

DOI  :  10.15171/joddd.2017.011

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences * Faculty of Dentistry

【 摘 要 】

Osteomas are benign bone tumors which arise from the cortex or medulla of craniofacial and jaw bones. They are usually asymptomatic or present as slow-growing painless masses. Larger lesions may present with aesthetic (facial asymmetry) and functional disturbances (jaw deviation, difficulty in breathing, pain, and sensory deficits). This paper highlights a case of solitary peripheral osteoma composed of a compact bony mass arising from the lower border of the mandible in an adult female patient. The lesion presented with discomfort during deglutition, which was attributed to impingement of muscles of the oral cavity floor, including the anterior belly of digastric muscle.

【 授权许可】

CC BY