title: Maxillary chondrosarcoma.
abstract: Chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises from cartilage. In the maxillary area, the tumors spread locally but may also invade blood vessels and metastasize systemically. Initial surgical resection is the treatment of choice.
mesh_terms: D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography