Osteosarcoma of the posterior maxilla

J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2016 Aug;6(Suppl 2):S171-4. doi: 10.4103/2231-0762.189762.

Abstract

Osteosarcoma is a very uncommon tumor of the maxillofacial region. Due to the occurrence of the tumor at a young age and its aggressive nature, radical surgery forms the only modality of treatment. A combination of radiotherapy and postoperative chemotherapy has been used for the management of this tumor. A case report of osteosarcoma of the posterior maxilla in an adolescent with a 1-year disease-free follow-up is presented in this report.

Keywords: Chemotherapy; osteosarcoma; positive margins; radiation therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports