A solitary bone cyst of the mandibular condyle.

A review of the literature concerning solitary bone cysts of the jaws is presented. Our patient is typical except for the location of the cyst. No previous case of a solitary bone cyst confirmed to the mandibular condyle has been reported. No precise etiology for solitary bone cyst is known. The use of routine panoramic radiography has made detection of such cysts more common. Surgical exploration is indicated for diagnosis and treatment.