Chondrosarcoma of the maxilla mimicking pulp disease on initial presentation

• Autores: Cassiano Francisco Weege Nonaka, Ana Rafaela Luz de Aquino, Izabel Cristina Pinheiro de Almeida, Lélia Batista de Souza, Leão Pereira-Pinto
• Localización: Quintessence International, ISSN-e 0033-6572, Vol. 41, Nº. 10, 2010, págs. 821-825
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Chondrosarcomas are malignant mesenchymal tumors characterized by the differentiation of pure hyaline cartilage, and they are relatively uncommon in jawbones. Chondrosarcoma of the jaws usually presents as a painless mass or swelling associated with loosening of the associated teeth. This report describes an unusual case of chondrosarcoma that mimicked pulp disease on initial presentation in the maxilla of a 22-yearold man. The relevant literature is reviewed regarding clinicopathologic features and therapeutic management of chondrosarcomas.