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Chondrosarcoma of the mandible extending to the infratemporal fossa: report of two cases

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Introduction

Chondrosarcomas of the mandible affecting the infratemporal fossa are very rare malignant tumors.

Discussion

In this article, two cases of chondrosarcoma invading the infratemporal fossa are presented, and clinical, histopathologic features, and therapeutic approaches are discussed, reviewing the literature.

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  1. Cerrahpaşa Medical School, Department of Otorhinolarygology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

    Gül Özbilen Acar, Harun Cansız, Engin Acıoglu & Hasan Mercan

  2. Cerrahpaşa Medical School, Department of Pathology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey

    Sergülen Dervişoglu

  3. Ata 3/4 D: 249 Sedef Caddesi, Ataşehir Kadıköy, İstanbul, Turkey

    Gül Özbilen Acar

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Acar, G.Ö., Cansız, H., Acıoglu, E. et al. Chondrosarcoma of the mandible extending to the infratemporal fossa: report of two cases. Oral Maxillofac Surg 12, 173–176 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-008-0124-6

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