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ReviewWorld journal of surgical oncology2023

Surgical management and final outcomes of chondrosarcoma of the temporomandibular joint: case series and comprehensive literature review.

Hyun Jun Oh, Hye-Jung Yoon, Kyung-Hoe Huh, Bongju Kim, Ik-Jae Kwon, Soung Min Kim, Joo Yong Park, Sung Weon Choi, Jong-Ho Lee

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Review in World journal of surgical oncology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Hyun Jun OhOral Oncology Clinic, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
Hye-Jung YoonDepartment of Oral Pathology, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Kyung-Hoe HuhDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Bongju KimDental Life Science Research Institute, Innovation Research & Support Center for Dental Science, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Ik-Jae KwonDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Soung Min KimDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Joo Yong ParkOral Oncology Clinic, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
Sung Weon ChoiOral Oncology Clinic, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
Jong-Ho LeeOral Oncology Clinic, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea. leejongh@snu.ac.kr.
Seoul National University Dental Hospital · KRNational Cancer Center · KRNational Cancer Center · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSurgical management for chondrosarcoma of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is challenging due to the anatomical location involving the facial nerve and the functional joint. The purpose of this case series was to analyze the largest number of TMJ chondrosarcoma cases reported from a single institution and to review the literature about chondrosarcoma involving the TMJ.

methodsTen TMJ chondrosarcoma patients at Seoul National University Dental Hospital were included in this study. Radiographic features, surgical approaches, histopathologic subtypes, and treatment modalities were evaluated. All case reports of TMJ chondrosarcoma published in English from 1954 to 2021 were collected under PRISMA guidelines and comprehensively reviewed.

resultsThe lesions were surgically resected in all 10 patients with efforts to preserve facial nerve function. Wide excision including margins of normal tissue was performed to ensure adequate resection margins. All TMJs were reconstructed with a metal condyle except one, which was reconstructed with vascularized costal bone. At last follow-up, all patients were still alive, and there had been no recurrence. Among 47 cases (patients from the literature and our cases), recurrence was specified in 43 and occurred in four (9.5%).

conclusionsFor surgical management of TMJ chondrosarcoma, wide excision must consider preservation of the facial nerve. Reconstruction using a metal condyle prosthesis and a vascularized free flap is reliable. A more conservative surgical approach correlates with a favorable prognosis for facial nerve recovery. Nevertheless, wide excision is imperative to prevent tumor recurrence. In cases in which the glenoid fossa is unaffected by the tumor, it is deemed unnecessary to reconstruct the glenoid fossa within an oncological setting.

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Bone NeoplasmsChondrosarcomaFree Tissue FlapsHumansMargins of ExcisionNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalChondrosarcomaFacial nerve transectionNerve graftTemporomandibular jointTMJ reconstruction

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PMID37596637
PMCPMC10439660
OpenAlexW4385997135

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