Unspecific, idiopathic isolated osteolysis (Gorham–Stout syndrome) of the mandibular condylar process with its radiological, histological and clinical features: a case report and review of literature

Background The unspecific, idiopathic isolated osteolysis is a rare condition in the various known osteopathies and better known as Gorham–Stout syndrome (Gorham's disease, GD). It belongs to the primary idiopathic osteolysis, and its aetiology is poorly understood. Many different localisations have been described, but there are only 48 cases affecting the maxillofacial region until now.