Osteochondroma below the Infraorbital Rim - A Case Report

Rationale: Osteochondroma, a benign bony neoplasm that can develop in any part of the body, commonly appears in the ends of the long bones. It can also occur in the craniofacial region such as mandibular condyle and coronoid region. We describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic process, surgical management and post-operative outcomes in a 34-year-old male patient. Only few cases are reported in literature till now and often are mistaken as bony exostosis. Patient Concerns: The patient sought medical attention due to the cosmetic concerns. Diagnosis: Through clinical palpation and radiological interpretation. Provisional diagnosis of bony exostosis was made, which was later confirmed as osteochondroma on histopathological examination. Treatment: Surgical removal of the bony growth was performed. Outcomes: Follow-up was uneventful with no evidence of recurrence. Take-away Lessons: The report aims to raise awareness about this manifestation and to encourage further research to better understand aetiology, management and outcomes of osteochondroma in unusual locations. Keywords: Benign bone tumour, infraorbital rim, osteochondroma, surgical excision