Abstract
Fibrosarcoma of bone occur in any location but mainly affects long bone. Its occurrence in craniofacial region is about 15%, mandible being the most common site. Fibrosarcoma of hed and neck area represents 5% of all malignant intraosseous tumours. It is commonly seen between 3rdto 6thdecades of life. Here we present a case in 65 years old female with past history of radiotherapy for carcinoma of buccal mucosa and now presents with fibrosarcoma of the left jaw which was diagnosed by FNAC and confirmed by biopsy.
Highlights
Fibrosarcoma is a malignant spindle cell neoplasm
Soft tissue sarcomas are rare in the oral and maxillofacial region and account for less than 1% of the cancers
Patient was subjected to FNAC of jaw tumour
Summary
Fibrosarcoma is a malignant spindle cell neoplasm. Soft tissue sarcomas are rare in the oral and maxillofacial region and account for less than 1% of the cancers. Fibrosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma. It constitutes about 5% of head and neck malignant osseous tumours. Its occurrence in craniofacial region is about 15%, mandible being the most common site. The cause for primary fibrosarcoma is not exactly known. There are a few proved risk factors for fibrosarcoma presenting as a secondary malignant tumour [1,2]
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