Juxtacortical osteosarcoma of mandible.

Abstract

This article presents a case of juxtacortical (paraosteal) osteosarcoma in a 43-year-old female, which is rare malignant mesenchymal tumor. As per the literature, it accounts for less than 4% of all osteosarcomas. Due to its rare variety, this tumor can cause diagnostic dilemma and clinicians should be aware of it. Due to its clinical picture, it can be confused with peripheral fibro-osseous lesions. Success rate of treatment are good if the tumor is detected early and resected with wide margins giving a negligible chance for recurrence.

• Authors: Sushrut B Vaidya, Srivalli Nadarajan, Jyotsna S Galinde, Alok S Bhardwaj
• Journal: Annals of maxillofacial surgery (Ann Maxillofac Surg) Vol. 1 Issue 2 Pg. 172-5 (Jul 2011) ISSN: 2231-0746 [Print] India
• PMID: 23483235 (Publication Type: Case Reports)