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Fibrosarcoma of the mandible: case report of a unique radiographic appearance

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Fibrosarcoma is a rare malignant fibroblastic neoplasm that only rarely affects the oral cavity. Here, we describe a rare case of fibrosarcoma affecting the mandible of a 10-year-old girl. Orthopantomography showed a well-defined radiolucency with a cortical rim typical of a benign lesion. However, occlusal radiographs showed Codman’s triangle, indicating the malignant nature of the lesion. Computed tomography showed a radiolucent lesion involving the buccal aspect of the mandible, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. The patient underwent surgical resection of the tumor and is currently undergoing regular follow-up examinations.

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The authors would like to thank the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of Narayana Dental College and Hospital (Nellore), and the Department of General Radiology of Narayana Medical College and Hospital (Nellore) for their support.

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  1. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Chinthareddypalem, Nellore, 524002, Andhra Pradesh, India

    A. Divya, Rajendra Patil, N. Kannan & Sathya Prakash Reddy Kesary

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Divya, A., Patil, R., Kannan, N. et al. Fibrosarcoma of the mandible: case report of a unique radiographic appearance. Oral Radiol 25, 77–80 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-009-0007-z

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