Osteogenic sarcoma of the mandible.
Osteogenic sarcoma of the mandible is a rare tumor and exhibits differences in age of onset, symptomatology, radiological appearance, and prognosis when compared to similar tumors in other location. While the prospects for cure remain poor, aggressive therapy can result in higher survival rates than are achieved for tumors in other sites. Seven cases of mandibular osteogenic sarcoma are presented and aspects of diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography