| Literature DB >> 22654370 |
Roshan Kumar Verma, Gaurav Gupta, Amanjeet Bal, Jagvir Yadav.
Abstract
Giant cell rich osteosarcomas, histological variant of conventional osteosarcomas account for 3% of all cases of osteosarcomas and most of them are arise from the appendicular skeleton. Giant cell rich osteosarcomas have been rarely reported in the head and neck region. This is the first case report of giant cell rich variant of osteosarcoma in the maxilla. It is important to recognize this variant, as its prognosis is worse as compared to conventional osteosarcomas of the head and neck region. We here present a case of giant cell rich variant of osteosarcoma of the maxilla and along with its characteristic radiological and histopathological picture.Entities:
Keywords: Giant cell variant of osteosarcoma; Maxilla; Worse prognosis
Year: 2011 PMID: 22654370 PMCID: PMC3177525 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-010-0066-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Maxillofac Oral Surg ISSN: 0972-8270