Fibrosarcoma of the gingiva : an unusual presentation
Joint Authors
Shirwani, Rana K.
Hasan, Sayyid Abrar
Ahmad, Murad
Akhtar, Kafil
Source
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 4 (31 Jul. 2016), pp.312-314, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-07-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Akhtar, Kafil& Hasan, Sayyid Abrar& Shirwani, Rana K.& Ahmad, Murad. 2016. Fibrosarcoma of the gingiva : an unusual presentation. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 31, no. 4, pp.312-314.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-772559
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shirwani, Rana K.…[et al.]. Fibrosarcoma of the gingiva : an unusual presentation. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 31, no. 4 (Jul. 2016), pp.312-314.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-772559
American Medical Association (AMA)
Akhtar, Kafil& Hasan, Sayyid Abrar& Shirwani, Rana K.& Ahmad, Murad. Fibrosarcoma of the gingiva : an unusual presentation. Oman Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 31, no. 4, pp.312-314.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-772559
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 313-314
Record ID
BIM-772559