Intraosseous xanthoma simultaneously treated with mandibular prognathism using sagittal split ramus osteotomy in the mandible: a case report and literature review

• Published in: Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 59 - 66
• Main Authors: Lee, Yong Sun, Youn, Sung Bin, Choi, Sul Gi, Do, Kyung Lok, Namis, Sultan, Seo, Byoung-Moo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 28.02.2025; 대한구강악안면외과학회
• Subjects: Case Report; 치의학; Intraosseous xanthoma; Orthognathic surgery; Sagittal split ramus osteotomy

Xanthomas are benign lesions characterized by the aggregation of lipid-laden histiocytes and foamy cells within tissues. Intraosseous xanthomas (IOXs), especially those in the jaw bone, are rare, with only around 50 cases documented. This case report describes an IOX located at an osteotomy site in...