title: Chondrosarcoma of the mandible: a case report.
abstract: Chondrosarcomas are malignant tumours of cartilaginous origin. They range from a well-differentiated growth resembling a benign cartilage tumour to a high-grade malignancy with aggressive local behaviour and the potential to metastasize. Only 5% to 10% of chondrosarcomas are known to occur in the head and neck region. A case of chondrosarcoma of the anterior region of the mandible is presented, along with a review of the relevant literature.
authors.affiliation: School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. rajan@kb.usm.my <rajan@kb.usm.my>
authors.forename: Rajan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Saini
authors.forename: Noor Hayati
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Abd Razak
authors.forename: Shiafulizan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ab Rahman
authors.forename: Abdul Rani
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Samsudin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D018365:Neoplasm, Residual / Q000532:radiotherapy