DOI: 10.36347/SJMCR.2019.v07i11.006

Pages: 661-665

Osteosarcoma (also called osteogenic sarcoma) is a primary osseous tumor developing from mesenchymal cells elaborating malignant osteoid tissue. Although this is the most common primary malignant tumor of the bone after myeloma, it rarely affects the face. Maxillary osteosarcoma is particular by its clinical and histological aspects. Evolution is often rapidbecause of the aggressive character andthe late diagnosis. Clinical presentation is not specific; surgery is the mainstay of management. The effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiotherapy has not yet been shown because of the rarity of this entity. The prognosis of osteosarcoma remains poor and depends on several factors. Through our observation we discuss the clinical, radiological and histological aspects as well as therapeutic management of maxillary osteosarcoma.