Osteogenic Sarcoma of Mandible

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2017 Mar;27(3):S26-S27.

Abstract

Osteosarcoma (OS) is a malignant neoplasm characterised by the formation of osteoid matrix by neoplastic cells. It is the most common primary malignant bone tumor accounting for 20% of all sarcomas, although its occurrence in the jaw is rare. It shows typical clinical behaviour but varied radiological and histopathological features. It presents various histological aspects. We report a case of 30-year male presented with a painful swelling of mandible, diagnosed as OS after histopathological evaluation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Osteosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Osteosarcoma / surgery