Massive recurrent chondroblastic osteosarcoma of maxilla: a rare case report

The jaw bones are particularly difficult to manage because of their proximity to important structures and later limited options in the rehabilitation of their form and functional factors. This stands true especially in cases of maxilla as being situated in a very peculiar anatomic location, comprising of the skull base and its related structures, any radical treatment is deferred. In order to retain the maximum form and function as later there are few reconstruction options available for maxilla the trend always goes in favour of least morbid treatment option whether being surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Moreover in maxilla the anatomic complexities makes it very difficult to get wide and clear surgical margins which again accounts for a poor prognostic rate. Recurrences are common in osteosarcomas of maxilla and the line of treatment for recurrence is still a matter of research.