Overgrowth of a costochondral graft in an adult male

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1995 Oct;24(5):333-5. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80484-9.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cartilage / growth & development
  • Cartilage / pathology
  • Cartilage / transplantation*
  • Facial Asymmetry / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / surgery
  • Mandibular Condyle / pathology
  • Mandibular Condyle / surgery*
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Osteotomy / methods
  • Ribs