Yeungnam Univ J Med.
1987 Dec;4(2):173-178. 10.12701/yujm.1987.4.2.173.
Osteogenic Sarcoma of the Mandible
- KMID: 2373953
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1987.4.2.173
Abstract
- Osteogenic sarcoma is a malignant primary tumor of bone composed of a malignant connective tissue stroma with evidence of malignant osteoid, bone and/or cartilage formation. A 23 year old man was admitted to dental department of Yeungnam University hospital with chief complaint of swelling and pain on alveolar ridge of lower right molar region. It was certain of osteogenic sarcoma through clinical and radiographic features and biopsy. Surgical resection of the lesion was performed by partial mandibulectomy and resin plate insertion. By follow up check of the patient, we made good result of functional reconstruction without any sign of recurrence of the lesion.
