Management of fronto-orbital sphenoidal and facial osteosarcoma: a case with uncommon localization

Osteogenic sarcomas of the head and neck are rarely seen; approximately 6% to 13% these tumors occur in the head and neck, and less than 2% occur in the cranium. Not only eradication of the tumor but reconstruction to achieve satisfactory esthetic and functional results are the main issues regarding...

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Published in:	The Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 470 - 473
Main Authors:	Sen, Orhan, Atalay, Basar, Ozerdem, O Refik, Altinors, Nur, Hurcan, Cem, Bal, Nebil, Sener, Levent
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-2005
Subjects:	Adult Dentistry Female Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery Humans Osteosarcoma - surgery Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
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Summary:	Osteogenic sarcomas of the head and neck are rarely seen; approximately 6% to 13% these tumors occur in the head and neck, and less than 2% occur in the cranium. Not only eradication of the tumor but reconstruction to achieve satisfactory esthetic and functional results are the main issues regarding these tumors. In this report, a case of osteogenic sarcoma that invaded the infratemporal area, fronto-orbital region, and sphenoid wing is presented. The surgical results of eradication and reconstruction are also presented.
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ISSN:	1049-2275
DOI:	10.1097/01.SCS.0000157247.86084.79