Unveiling a rare case of osteochondroma on the lateral pole of the mandibular condyle: An in-depth exploration of literature

Abstract

Osteochondroma is a rare bone tumor. Its occurrence in the maxillofacial region is rare due to the intramembranous development of facial bones. According to previous literature, the mandibular condyle is an infrequent site of involvement, with the medial aspect being the most affected followed by the anterior aspect. The lateral pole of the mandibular condyle is the rarest site of occurrence, with only a handful of reported cases.In this article, we are going to present a rare case scenario of osteochondroma concerning the lateral pole of condyle of left mandible followed by an in-depth review of the literature about osteochondroma.