Malignancies Of The Jaws

A carcinoma originates from epithelium and metastisizes via blood vessels to other areas of the body.

Osteosarcomas account for 20% of all sarcomas and 5% of those occur in the jaws.

An osteosarcoma is more commonly found in maxillary bone of males.

It is generally recommended that sarcoma resections include a 2cm linear margin in the bone.

Intermedullary sarcomas of jawbones show no response to radiation therapy.

A parosteal osteosarcoma is a slow growing swelling often with a dull, aching sensation.

Metastatic carcinoma is the most common malignancy affecting skeletal bones.

A metastatic carcinoma can appear like a pyogenic granuloma if found on the gingiva.

A parosteal osteosarcoma is usually found in the jaws.