Review of Osteochondroma of Mandibular Condyle and Report of a Case Series

Mandibular condylar osteochondroma is thought to be a relatively rare lesion with only 90 cases documented in the English language literature to date. Gradual facial asymmetry over the years is the most striking feature. Two types are identified: those causing growth potential in mandible causing bowing of ipsilateral body and requiring gnathic correction after excision of tumor, and others growing as tumors superior or superomedial to condyle without causing much growth in the mandible, requiring only excision and automatic swing back to correct asymmetry. Both the procedures---conservative condylectomy and the total condylectomy---are curative. The decision, however, depends on how much swing of mandible is required postsurgery for correction of asymmetry and occlusion.