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Fibrosarcoma of the gingiva : an unusual presentation.

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DOI 10.5001/omj.2016.60
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Oman Medical Specialty Board.
Gregorian
2016-07
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English
English abstract
Fibrosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the fibroblasts, which is liable to recur and metastasize, most frequently in the lungs. Although fibrosarcomas are rare, they can occur anywhere in the body. The most common sites are in the retroperitoneum, thigh, knee, and distal extremities. It is very uncommon in the head and neck region and comprises only about 1% of all the malignancies in humans. Almost 23% are seen in the oral cavity. The prognosis for fibrosarcomas is poor with a five-year survival rate of 20–35%. The common modality of treatment is radical surgery. We report a rare presentation of gingival fibrosarcoma in a young female, who presented with a painless lump.
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Akhtar, Kafil, Hasan, Syed Abrar, Sherwani, Rana K., & Ahmad, Murad (2016). Fibrosarcoma of the gingiva : an unusual presentation. Oman Medical Journal, 31 (4), 312-314.
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