Osseous choristoma of the submandibular region: Case report

Kamburoǧlu K., Özen T., Şençimen M., Ortakoǧlu K., Günhan Ö.

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, vol.38, no.7, pp.489-492, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1259/dmfr/95555367
  • Journal Name: Dentomaxillofacial Radiology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.489-492
  • Keywords: Computed tomography, Osseous choristoma, Panoramic radiography
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This report presents a case of osseous choristoma in the submandibular region of a 33-yearold female. Her chief complaint was painless swelling in the submandibular region. Panoramic radiography showed a well-defined, round, radiopaque lesion near the inferior border of the right mandibular angle. Coronal and sagittal tomographic images indicated a high-density area in the right submandibular region with no bony connection. The lesion was diagnosed as an osseous choristoma based on histopathological examination of the surgical specimen. A 1-year follow-up period was uneventful. © 2009 The British Institute of Radiology.