Sarcomas are comparatively rare tumors - about 1% of all malignancies. They are classified in accordance with the histological results and more than 30 subtypes have been described. 15 to 20% of the sarcomas develop in the maxillofacial region with paranasal cavities and neck being most frequently affected. About 80% of the patient with head and neck sarcoma are adults and 10-20% - children. A clinical case of 31 male with advanced mandibular sarcoma, who was admitted to the Medical Institute of MI after surgery, radio- and chemotherapy is presented. The diagnostic and therapeutic problems of the disease are discussed.
Scripta Scientifica Medica 2007; 39(2):175-177
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