# Giant cell reparative granuloma of temporal bone: Radiological finding before orthognathic surgery

## TL;DR

A rare case of giant cell reparative granuloma in the temporal bone was identified before jaw surgery.

## Contribution

Reports a rare occurrence of giant cell reparative granuloma in the temporal bone.

## Key findings

- Giant cell reparative granuloma was diagnosed in the temporal bone via imaging.
- The lesion was identified in a patient with craniofacial asymmetry.
- The case highlights the importance of radiological evaluation before orthognathic surgery.

## Abstract

Giant cell reparative granuloma is an uncommon, benign but locally aggressive non-neoplastic lesion. Its occurrence is exclusive in the bones of the maxilla and mandible with rare cases reported in the temporal bone. Our clinical case is about a patient who complained of craniofacial asymmetry both in the mandible and temporal regions. In the imaging diagnosis prior to orthognathic surgery, giant cell reparative granuloma was diagnosed and referred for surgical treatment.