Chondrosarcoma in the mandibular condyle: Case report.
- Author:
Kyoung In YUN
1
;
Min Kyu PARK
;
Chang Hyn KIM
;
Je Uk PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chondrosarcoma;
Mandibular condyle
- MeSH:
Cartilage;
Chondrosarcoma;
Female;
Head;
Humans;
Mandibular Condyle;
Mastication;
Mouth;
Neck
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2008;34(1):95-98
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Chondrosarcoma is an uncommon neoplasm originated from cartilage cells. This occurs less than 10% in the head and neck region. Chondrosarcoma of the condyle affects mainly women. The most common symptom is swelling in the preaucricular region, limited mouth opening and pain on chewing. This report describes a case of chondrosarcoma, which occurred in the mandibular condyle.
