Open AccessRecurrent Myxoid Chondrosarcoma of Mandible: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Prabha Verma,
Rohini Khurana,
Sambit Swarup Nanda,
S. Rath
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2021/44659.14754
Subject(s) - medicine , chondrosarcoma , histopathology , radiation therapy , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , soft tissue , adjuvant radiotherapy , radiological weapon , radiology , surgery , pathology , botany , biology , genus
Myxoid chondrosarcoma is a rare malignant neoplasm of bone or soft tissue origin, characterised by the presence of chondroid and myxoid matrix. These are traditionally radio resistant tumours, so wide surgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment. However, radiotherapy is generally advised for high-grade lesions with poor prognostic factors with adjuvant chemotherapy. The treatment decisions are primarily guided by the histological grade, extent of surgical resection, and site of the neoplasm. A case of a 28-year-old male who presented with recurrent painful swelling in the mandibular region is discussed here. To date, very few cases of Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma (EMC) occurring in the mandible region have been reported. So, due to the paucity of available literature, controversies still exist regarding effective treatment approaches in newly diagnosed and recurrent cases. This case reports the clinical presentation, histopathology, radiological characteristics, immune profile, and treatment modalities used in EMC with a comprehensive and relevant review of the literature.