Odontogenic Sarcomas of the Mandible

Jared Akers, Emily Geisler, Suimin Qiu, Petros Konofaos, Hisham Marwan

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Abstract

Odontogenic sarcomas are exceedingly rare and account for less than 5% of all Maxillofacial Sarcomas. It usually affects the younger population. The posterior mandible is the most commonly affected site. Radiographically, it appears as a large destructive radiolucent lesion with ill-defined margins. Histopathological diagnosis is usually difficult. Surgery is the mainstay treatment. The role of chemotherapy and radiation therapy is not clear. Here, we present a case study of a 30-year-old female patient diagnosed with odontogenic sarcoma that impinged on her airway. The treatment and postoperative course will be discussed in detail.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number615
JournalBiomedicines
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2024

Keywords

  • Maxillofacial
  • head and neck
  • odontogenic
  • sarcoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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