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Juxtacortical Mandibular Chondrosarcoma during pregnancy: A case report
Paolo Cariati1, Almudena Cabello-Serrano2, Fernando Monsalve-Iglesias1
1Oral and Maxillofacial surgery resident. Hospital Universitario Virgen de las nieves, Granada, Spain.
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry
|May 18, 2017
Summary
This study presents a rare case of mandibular chondrosarcoma in a pregnant woman. Surgical resection and reconstruction were successfully performed, highlighting effective treatment for this challenging condition.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Chondrosarcoma is a common adult bone malignancy, typically treated with wide surgical extirpation.
- Radiotherapy and chemotherapy show limited efficacy for chondrosarcoma.
- Head and neck chondrosarcoma (HNCS) is rare, and its occurrence during pregnancy is exceptionally uncommon, leading to limited treatment evidence.
Observation:
- A 28-year-old pregnant woman presented with juxtacortical mandibular chondrosarcoma.
- The rarity of HNCS in pregnancy presents unique clinical and therapeutic challenges.
Findings:
- A multidisciplinary team recommended wide surgical resection and immediate reconstruction for the mandibular chondrosarcoma.
- Surgical extirpation was deemed the most effective treatment modality.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of surgical management for mandibular chondrosarcoma during pregnancy.
- Further research is warranted to establish definitive treatment guidelines for HNCS in pregnant patients.
