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Chondrosarcoma of the mandibular condyle: Report of a case

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A rare case of chondrosarcoma of the mandibular condyle is reported. CT and MRI were available in the diagnosis of chondrosarcoma, but plain radiograms were nearly non-contributory. Microscopically, the malignant chondroid tissue and malignant chondrocytes were observed.

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Park, T.W., You, D.S., Choi, S.C. et al. Chondrosarcoma of the mandibular condyle: Report of a case. Oral Radiol. 8, 37–43 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02347276

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