Chondroblastoma of the Maxilla

Abstract

A 27 year old female presented with swelling in the left cheek involving the maxilla, of seven months duration. Histopathological examination showed a lobulated tumour composed of large polygonal cells with distinct "chicken-wire" type of calcification around individual tumour cells. A diagnosis of chondroblastoma was made. Key Words: Bone tumour, Chondroblastoma, Maxilla.