Diagnostic challenges of maxillofacial sarcomas – literature review and case reports

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Nowicki, Mateusz
Garbacewicz, Łukasz
Polcyn, Adam
Drogoszewska, Barbara
Date
2021-10-29
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Medical University of Gdańsk
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Abstract
Sarcomas are malignant tumors of mesenchymal origin. They comprise of < 1% adult malignancies and about 15-20% of pediatric malignancies. These tumors are subdivided into bone and cartilage sarcomas and soft tissue type. Sarcomas of the maxillofacial region comprise 5-10% of all sarcomas and < 1% of all malignancies of this part of the body. Usually sarcomas do not originate from benign tumors. Among the factors known to induce sarcoma growth are: genetic defects, exposure to pesticides and herbicides, exposure to ionizing radiation and immunosuppression. Treatment of sarcomas is based on complete tumor resection with a safety margin. Early and correct diagnosis greatly increases the therapeutic options and improves the prognosis.
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sarcoma    maxillofacial    rhabdomyosarcoma    Ewing sarcoma
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Nowicki M, Garbacewicz Ł, Polcyn A, Drogoszewska B. Diagnostic challenges of maxillofacial sarcomas – literature review and case reports. Eur J Transl Clin Med. 2021;4(2):94-100. DOI: 10.31373/ejtcm/143484
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https://open.icm.edu.pl/handle/123456789/21439
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