Margin Analysis: Sarcoma of the Head and Neck.

Margin Analysis: Sarcoma of the Head and Neck.

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2017 Aug;29(3):355-366

Authors: Makary RF, Gopinath A, Markiewicz MR, Fernandes R

Abstract
Head and neck sarcomas are rare but are associated with significant morbidity/mortality and management difficulties. These tumors are best managed in a multidisciplinary setting. Open or core biopsy is essential for histologic diagnosis and grading. Complete surgical tumor resection with negative margins at the first attempt is the best chance for potential cure. In most patients, except those with small resectable low-grade lesions, adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy are added to maximize local control with variable results. Resection margins effect on recurrence rate and treatment modalities in selective types of head and neck sarcomas are discussed in this article.

PMID: 28709534 [PubMed - in process]

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