Low-grade myxofibrosarcoma in the mandible: a case report
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
;
: 67-71, 2011.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-65210
ABSTRACT
Myxofibrosarcoma, also known as a myxoid variant of a malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH), is one of the most common sarcomas in the extremities of elderly people. The lesion is characterized by a high frequency of local recurrence but is uncommon in the head and neck regions. Low-grade myxofibrosarcoma, which is commonly misinterpreted as being benign, has a tendency for histological and biological progression in local recurrences, highlighting the importance of an accurate diagnosis and wide surgical excision of the primary lesion. We report a rare case of low-grade myxofibrosarcoma of the mandible located in the left mandibular body and angle area. The tumor was first diagnosed as a myxofibroma and was resected initially. After the final biopsy the patient underwent combined chemo-radiotherapy. The progress of the patent was uneventful until the one year follow up.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Recurrence
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Sarcoma
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Biopsy
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Follow-Up Studies
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Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous
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Extremities
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Fibroma
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Head
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Mandible
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Neck
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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