Abstract |
An aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) in the right mandibular condyle and ramus of a 37-year-old woman was surgically resected and immediately reconstructed with a costochondral graft. She was followed up for 5 years. A review of the 10 cases of condylar-ABC available in the literature revealed mean age of 16.8 (± 7.6) years, with equal distribution between men and women. In all cases symptoms included swelling and asymmetry, while temporomandibular disorder/dysfunction symptoms were reported in 50%. Parasthesia was not reported, except for self-limited postoperative neuropathy. Curettage or resection was employed equally and recurrence rates were 60% after curettage, 20% after resection; which are higher than reported in non-condylar-ABC's. All recurrences occurred within 12 months. Thus close post-operative follow up, for at least 12 months, is warranted.
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Authors | Yehuda Zadik, Alper Aktaş, Scott Drucker, Dorrit W Nitzan |
Journal | Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
(J Craniomaxillofac Surg)
Vol. 40
Issue 8
Pg. e243-8
(Dec 2012)
ISSN: 1878-4119 [Electronic] Scotland |
PMID | 22118925
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2011 European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Adult
- Biopsy
- Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal
(diagnosis)
- Bone Transplantation
(methods)
- Cartilage
(transplantation)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Jaw Cysts
(diagnosis)
- Mandibular Condyle
(pathology)
- Mandibular Diseases
(diagnosis)
- Radiography, Panoramic
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
(methods)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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