Proliferative periostitis of the mandibular ramus and condyle: a case report
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2015, v.41 no.4, pp.198-202
Hyun Seok
(Gangneung-Wonju National University)
Seong-Gon Kim
(Gangneung-Wonju National University)
Ji-Young Song
(Jeju National University Hospital)
Hyun,
S.
,
Seong-Gon,
K.
,
&
Ji-Young,
S.
(2015). . Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 41(4), 198-202.
Abstract
Proliferative periostitis is a rare form of osteomyelitis that is characterized by new bone formation with periosteal reaction common causes of prolif-erative periostitis are dental caries, periodontitis, cysts, and trauma. While proliferative periostitis typically presents as a localized lesion, in this study, we describe an extensive form of proliferative periostitis involving the whole mandibular ramus and condyle. Because the radiographic findingswere similar to osteogenic sarcoma, an accurate differential diagnosis was important for proper treatment.
- keywords
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Periostitis,
Osteomyelitis,
Mandibular condyle