Fanconi's anemia (FA) is a genetic autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by progressive bone marrow failure, congenital abnormalities, growth retardation, and predisposition to leukemia and solid tumors. The purpose of this study was to compare the chronological age (CA), bone age (BA), and dental age (DA) of FA patients and to determine whether the therapy received influenced the BA or DA. Thirty FA patients were evaluated and divided into three groups according to the therapy received. Hand and wrist radiographs for BA estimation and panoramic radiographs for DA estimation were taken. Statistical analysis demonstrated that mean values for CA, BA, and DA were 8.91 years old, 7.90 years old, and 7.75 years old, respectively, indicating low mean values for BA and DA in comparison with CA (P<0.01). The therapy given to the patient did not influence the BA or DA. BA and DA are delayed and are not influenced by the therapy given.
The intent of this report is to present a brief review of the literature on osteochondroma and to present a case involving the surgical removal and replacement of a major portion of the condyle and angle of the mandible using free autogenous mandibular bone. Background: While osteochondroma is the most common tumor of skeletal bones, it is relatively uncommon in the jaws occuring at the condyle or the tip of the coronoid process. This benign cartilage-capped growth is usually discovered incidentally on radiographic examination or on palpation of a protruding mass in the affected area. Malocclusion and progressive facial asymmetry are common findings in most cases of condylar osteochondroma. Report: A case of a 29-year-old woman with an osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle is presented. Surgical treatment was tumor resection, grafting, and reshaping of the mandibular angle and ramus. As this lesion is usually asymptomatic and discovered incidentally on radiographic examination, the general practitioner usually is the first professional to make the diagnosis. Summary: Condylectomy cannot be recommended as routine in all cases. 37 Common surgical treatments include condylectomy and reconstruction. 24 If the tumor involves only a limited area of the condylar surface, then preservation of the remaining portion of the condyle and reshaping should be done.
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