Abstract :
Most of the head and neck tumors are odontogenic in origin. Non odontogenic tumors of epithelial or mesenchymal origin also form a significant component in this region. The tumors arising from mesenchymal component may originate from various structures like fibrous tissue, adipose tissue, bone and cartilage. Here we report a case of benign tumor originating from bone that is restricted to the craniofacial skeleton. In this paper, we presented a large solitary osteoma located in the inferior aspect of the right angle of mandible , causing facial deformity in a 27-year-old woman. Radiographic examination by orthopantomogram revealed well defined radiopacity approximately 2 cm in size in the above mentioned site. The osteoma was removed surgically, and no recurrence has been observed
Keyword :
Benign Bone tumor, Osteoma Craniofacial skeleton