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Gnathic osteosarcoma

Case contributed by Imran Jindani
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Tooth extraction 1 year ago. Now presenting with acute enlargement of left cheek mass with dysphagia and difficulty in speech due to mass effect over pharynx.

Patient Data

Age: Adult

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ct

Left maxillary fullness, pterygoid plate involvement and mandibular destruction with sunburst appearance. Associated soft tissue swelling.

Case Discussion

Left maxillary fullness, pterygoid plate involvement and mandibular destruction with sunburst appearance. Associated soft tissue swelling.

General differential diagnosis for the mandibular mass includes:

This case is contributed by Dr V Madam.

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