Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the maxilla : A case report

A case of mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the maxilla is reported. This rare tumour is characterized by slow growth, late metastasis (up to 20 years after first presentation) and poor prognosis. The diagnosis is often difficult to make because of the low incidence among malignant bone tumours.

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1997-06, Vol.26 (3), p.210-211
Hauptverfasser:	MATEOS, M, FORTEZA, G, GAY-ESCODA, C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Calcinosis - pathology Cartilage - pathology Chondrosarcoma, Mesenchymal - pathology Chondrosarcoma, Mesenchymal - secondary Collagen Dentistry Diagnosis, Differential Facial bones, jaws, teeth, parodontium: diseases, semeiology Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Incidence Maxillary Neoplasms - pathology Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms - pathology Medical sciences Ossification, Heterotopic - pathology Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Prognosis Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the maxilla is reported. This rare tumour is characterized by slow growth, late metastasis (up to 20 years after first presentation) and poor prognosis. The diagnosis is often difficult to make because of the low incidence among malignant bone tumours.
ISSN:	0901-5027 1399-0020
DOI:	10.1016/S0901-5027(97)80821-1