Soft-tissue chondroma of the masticatory space

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007 Feb;36(2):174-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2006.07.006. Epub 2006 Sep 27.

Abstract

Soft-tissue chondroma is an infrequent, benign, cartilaginous tumour that is uncommon in the head and neck region. Single-location chondromas rarely evolve into malignant neoplasms. Chondromas are composed of hyaline cartilage with focal calcification. There have been a few reports published of cases of soft-tissue chondroma of the neck and parapharyngeal space. Here is described a new location of this tumour in the masticatory space.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chondroma / pathology*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology*