Traumatic neuroma of the mandible: A case report with spontaneous remission.

Abstract

Traumatic neuroma is a well-known disorder involving peripheral nerves, which occurs following trauma or surgery. The lesion develops most commonly in the soft tissues of the mental foramen area, lower lip and tongue. Intra-osseous lesions arising in jawbones are very uncommon. In this paper, we report a new case of an intra-osseous traumatic neuroma, discovered incidentally on a panoramic radiograph obtained for orthodontic documentation. In addition, the case herein described developed spontaneous remission, a situation not previously reported in the literature. Finally, we discuss relevant demographic, clinical, microscopic, immunohistochemical and treatment aspects of traumatic neuromas. Key words:Amputation neuroma, traumatic neuroma, mandible, spontaneous remission.

• Authors: Bruno C Jham, Nádia L Costa, Aline C Batista, Elismauro F Mendonça
• Journal: Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry (J Clin Exp Dent) Vol. 6 Issue 3 Pg. e317-20 (Jul 2014) ISSN: 1989-5488 [Print] Spain
• PMID: 25136440 (Publication Type: Case Reports)