Osteosarcoma of Mandible

Osteosarcoma of mandible.

Osteosarcomas are malignant neoplasms of the bone which commonly affect the long bones. The involvement of the jaws are rarely noticed. These neoplasms often shows a typical clinical behaviour as well as varied radiological appearances. Similarly, their histological growth pattern can be quite diverse. Confirmation of the final diagnosis of an osteosarcoma often requires a histopathological exa...

Osteosarcoma of Mandible: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Osteosarcoma of the mandible. Report of a case.

A case of osteosarcoma of the mandible with recurrence is presented, and the pertinent literature is reviewed. There was dramatic response to chemotherapy and return of full sensation to the left inferior alveolar nerve distribution.

Osteosarcoma of Mandible: A Case Report and Review of Literature

1Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Pacifi c Dental College & Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan 2Post-Graduate Student, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Pacifi c Dental College & Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan 3Associate Professor, Department Of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Pacifi c Dental College & Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan 4Professor & Head Of The Department, Departme...

Osteosarcoma of mandible initially resembling lesion of dental periapex: a case report.

Osteosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor whose cancerous cells produce osteoid matrix. It is the most common primary malignant bone tumor, accounting for approximately 20% of the sarcomas, but only 5% of the osteosarcomas occur in the jaws. They present various clinical and histological aspects, as well as variable disease progression and outcome. This article shows a case report of a 20-y...