Zhong Jie Chia1, Yijin Jereme Gan2, Ming Yann Lim3. 1. University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK. 2. Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, 308433, Singapore, Singapore. 3. Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, 308433, Singapore, Singapore. Ming_Yann_LIM@ttsh.com.sg.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Chondrosarcoma of the head and neck is uncommon and Chondrosarcoma of the Temporomandibular Joint is exceedingly rare. We present a 67-year-old male with a large right TMJ Chondrosarcoma. METHODS: Patient underwent right segmental mandibulectomy with excision of TMJ tumor, lateral temporal bone resection and right infratemporal fossa resection with Vastus Lateralis flap reconstruction of facial defect. Steps and technical considerations are presented in the video attached. CONCLUSION: This case and video illustration show the technical feasibility of complete resection of Chondrosarcoma of the TMJ while preserving function of critical structures most importantly the ophthalmic branch of the facial nerve.
BACKGROUND:Chondrosarcoma of the head and neck is uncommon and Chondrosarcoma of the Temporomandibular Joint is exceedingly rare. We present a 67-year-old male with a large right TMJ Chondrosarcoma. METHODS:Patient underwent right segmental mandibulectomy with excision of TMJ tumor, lateral temporal bone resection and right infratemporal fossa resection with Vastus Lateralis flap reconstruction of facial defect. Steps and technical considerations are presented in the video attached. CONCLUSION: This case and video illustration show the technical feasibility of complete resection of Chondrosarcoma of the TMJ while preserving function of critical structures most importantly the ophthalmic branch of the facial nerve.
Authors: Andrés Coca-Pelaz; Juan P Rodrigo; Asterios Triantafyllou; Jennifer L Hunt; Juan C Fernández-Miranda; Primož Strojan; Remco de Bree; Alessandra Rinaldo; Robert P Takes; Alfio Ferlito Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol Date: 2013-11-10 Impact factor: 2.503