Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma arising in the orbit.
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Orbital chondrosarcomas are extremely rare and are usually an extension of tumours involving the paranasal sinuses. A unique case of dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma arising solely within the orbit is presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of ophthalmology
دوره 76 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992