Osteosarcoma: a report of 2 cases with similar radiographic features

DiscussionWidening of the PDL space is an important finding associated with malignant disease and may occur with sarcomas and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 2,5 Widening of the PDL space was identified in nearly half the osteosarcoma cases reported by Fernandes et al.2 The combination of PDL widening, sclerotic bone pattern with bone formation, and higher incidence of osteosarcoma compared with chondrosarcoma can be used to identify osteosarcoma cases radiographically.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research