Maxillary chondrosarcoma

Arch Otolaryngol. 1979 Mar;105(3):116-8. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1979.00790150006002.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chondrosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Chondrosarcoma / pathology
  • Chondrosarcoma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / pathology
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteotomy
  • Radiography