Research Abstract
Metastatic chondrosarcoma of the gingiva mimicking a reactive exophytic lesion: a case report.
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Abstract
Metastases of chondrosarcoma to the oral mucosa are very rare. The present case describes such a metastasis to the maxillary gingiva which mimics a benign reactive exophytic lesion. The literature concerning this matter is reviewed. The differential diagnosis and pathogenesis of such lesions are discussed.
Affiliation
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
External References
- PubMed ID:
- 2027076
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