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Fibrosarcoma of the mandible presenting as a periodontal problem
Author(s) -
Handlers J. P.,
Ahrams A. M.,
Melrose R. J.,
Milder J.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0714.1985.tb00504.x
Subject(s) - mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , fibrosarcoma , medicine , differential diagnosis , head and neck , presentation (obstetrics) , mandibular diseases , dentistry , orthodontics , pathology , surgery , biology , botany , molar , genus
Primary fibrosarcoma of bone of the head and neck region is rare. An unusual presentation of fibrosarcoma of the mandible simulating a periodontal problem in a young woman is reported. The differential diagnosis is discussed.