Osteochondroma of the Mandible: A Case Report with an Emphasis on Cone Beam Computed Tomography Features

Abstract

122 Osteochondroma is known as the most common benign tumor of osteocartilagenous bones. It accounts for 20-50% of all benign tumors and 10-15% of bone tumors.1 It is characterized by a cartilage-coated exophytic growth originating from the cortex of the bone. However, osteochondroma of craniofacial bones is rare due to intramembraneous origin of the most of the craniomaxillofacial bones. This rare entity is often seen in mandibular condyle or coronoid process. Osteochondroma can be seen in any area with endochondral ossification. The etiology still remains unknown and it may occur at any age.