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Jaw sarcomas
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Last reviewed: 07.07.2025
[ Symptoms of jaw sarcoma
Traditionally, it was believed that osteogenic sarcoma is the most common bone sarcoma of the jaws. However, recently, after the isolation of malignant fibrous histiocytoma from the group of fibroplastic tumors, this opinion has been somewhat shaken.
This tumor can affect both bone structures and soft tissues. When soft tissues are affected, this tumor is red, of a dense consistency, characterized by exophytic growth, although in the subcutaneous tissue it can have the appearance of an infiltrate. When bones are affected, their destruction is noted, the volume of which depends on the prevalence of the process.
Differential diagnosis is carried out with other malignant tumors of this area, including bone sarcomas.
Treatment of jaw sarcoma
The tumor is insensitive to radiation and drug therapy. Treatment is mainly surgical. The scope of the operation depends on the prevalence of the process.
Prognosis for jaw sarcoma
Sarcoma of the jaws has an unfavorable prognosis. The tumor often recurs and produces regional distant metastases.