Sarcomas of the head and neck region.
Sarcomas of the head and neck are a heterogeneous group of rare malignancies with highly variable clinical presentation, pathologic classification, and biologic behavior. Managing patients with sarcoma is a formidable challenge for surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists. This article reviews current approaches in patient evaluation, staging, prognosis, and treatment, with emphasis on prolonged survival and quality of life.
Shellenberger
Thomas D
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Departments of Head and Neck Surgery and Epidemiology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 441, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Sturgis
Erich M
EM
D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011379:Prognosis; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*