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. 1992 Jan;76(1):49–51. doi: 10.1136/bjo.76.1.49

Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma arising in the orbit.

M J Potts 1, G E Rose 1, C Milroy 1, J E Wright 1
PMCID: PMC504151  PMID: 1739693

Abstract

Orbital chondrosarcomas are extremely rare and are usually an extension of tumours involving the paranasal sinuses. A unique case of dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma arising solely within the orbit is presented.

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