title: Temporomandibular joint chondrosarcoma: Case report.
abstract: Tumours of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) often mimic common conditions of the TMJ, such as TMJ dysfunction syndrome, leading to a delay in the diagnosis. Chondrosarcoma of the TMJ is a rare tumour, with only 18 cases described in the literature. The initial surgical attempt at removal is of important, as aggressive excision offers the best chance for successful treatment. Chondrosarcoma present at the surgical resection margins has a poor prognosis. We present a case of chondrosarcoma of the right TMJ. In our case, combined diagnostic techniques consisting of a panoramic radiograph, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) made an accurate preoperative assessment possible and significantly influenced the treatment provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, "Virgen del Rocío" University Hospital, Seville, Spain. lumigon@telefonica.net
authors.forename: Luis Miguel
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: González-Pérez
authors.forename: Felicia
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sánchez-Gallego
authors.forename: José Luis
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Pérez-Ceballos
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: López-Vaquero
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000473:pathology*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed