Abstract
This paper is the first report of overgrowth of a costochondral graft in an adult male. The case supports the notion that this graft partly exhibits features of a primary growth center with inherent potential for growth.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cartilage / growth & development
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Cartilage / pathology
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Cartilage / transplantation*
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Facial Asymmetry / surgery*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Hyperplasia
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Male
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Malocclusion, Angle Class III / surgery
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Mandibular Condyle / pathology
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Mandibular Condyle / surgery*
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Maxilla / surgery
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Osteotomy / methods
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Ribs