Chondrosarcoma of the maxilla mimicking pulp disease on initial presentation

Autor: Cassiano Francisco Weege, Nonaka, Ana Rafaela Luz, de Aquino, Isabel Cristina Pinheiro, de Almeida, Lelia Batista, de Souza, Leao Cristina Pereira, Pinto
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985). 41(10)
ISSN: 1936-7163
Popis: Chondrosarcomas are malignant mesenchymal tumors characterized by the differentiation of pure hyaline cartilage, and they are relatively uncommon in jawbones. Chondrosarcoma of the jaws usually presents as a painless mass or swelling associated with loosening of the associated teeth. This report describes an unusual case of chondrosarcoma that mimicked pulp disease on initial presentation in the maxilla of a 22-year-old man. The relevant literature is reviewed regarding clinicopathologic features and therapeutic management of chondrosarcomas.
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