Proliferative periostitis of the mandibular ramus and condyle: a case report.
10.5125/jkaoms.2015.41.4.198
- Author:
Hyun SEOK
1
;
Seong Gon KIM
;
Ji Young SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Periostitis;
Osteomyelitis;
Mandibular condyle
- MeSH:
Dental Caries;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Mandibular Condyle;
Osteogenesis;
Osteomyelitis;
Osteosarcoma;
Periodontitis;
Periostitis*
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2015;41(4):198-202
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Proliferative periostitis is a rare form of osteomyelitis that is characterized by new bone formation with periosteal reaction common causes of proliferative 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 findings were similar to osteogenic sarcoma, an accurate differential diagnosis was important for proper treatment.
