Chondrosarcoma of the maxilla. Case report.
Chondrosarcoma is a rare malignant neoplasm of the jaws. The diagnosis of this lesion is mainly based on the histopathological appearance. A case of chondrosarcoma of the maxilla is reported. The origin of this rare tumor in the maxilla, a bone with exclusive membranous ossification, is discussed.
Government Dental College, University of Kerala, India.
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D000328:Adult; D002356:Cartilage / Q000473:pathology; D002467:Cell Nucleus / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D010012:Osteogenesis