Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (Jan 2007)
A Giant De Novo Primary Intraosseous Carcinoma of Mandible Diagnosed by FNAC
Abstract
Squamous cell carcinoma arising primarily within the jawbones is a very rare entity. Only 46 such cases have been reported in the English literature till date. Avery large de novo primary intraosseous carcinoma (PIOC), which presented with features of an infected odontogenic tumour, and diagnosed by FNAC is reported here. Literature is reviewed and features of the lesion discussed.
