Biomedicines (Mar 2024)

Odontogenic Sarcomas of the Mandible

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

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12030615
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 3
p. 615

Abstract

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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.

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