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Case Studies | Oncology Science | India | Volume 10 Issue 6, June 2021 | Rating: 5.1 / 10

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Childhood Osteosarcoma of Mandible: A Rare Case Entity

Dr. Anshuman Kumar ^[3] | Dr. Ehsan Siddiqui | Dr. Nilotpal Mishra | Dr. Birsubhra Roy

Abstract: Osteosarcoma (OS) of the jaws is a relatively rare malignant bone tumor. Like, its counterpart in the long bones, OS affecting the head and neck region shows distinct yet diverse clinical, histologic and prognostic characteristics. Here, we report a rare case of OS in a 12-year-old child, who came with a bony swelling in the right mandibular posterior region, with a radiographic presentation of sunburst appearance, the histopathological examination con?rmed the diagnosis. The patient underwent wide local excision with hemimandibulectomy followed by free fibula flap reconstruction under general anesthesia and is currently undergoing regular follow-up examination.

Keywords: osteosarcoma, head and neck, free fibula flap

Edition: Volume 10 Issue 6, June 2021,

Pages: 955 - 959