Imaging Science in Dentistry

Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Giant osteoma of the mandible causing breathing problem

호흡곤란을 야기한 하악의 거대 골종

  • An, Seo-Young (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • An, Chang-Hyeon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Choi, Karp-Shik (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University)
  • Published : 2006.12.31
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Abstract

The review of the literature determines that large osteomas of the mandible are relatively rare. We present a case of a 60-year-old man with painless swelling of the left submandibular area and mild difficulty in breathing. The patient complained that the mass have been progressing slowly for at least 20 years. Radiographic studies showed a giant osteoma that attached to the lingual surface of the left mandibular angle and extended from submandibular space to infratemporal space. After the excision of the tumor the patient made a full recovery.

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