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Abstract

Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a high grade and aggressive sarcoma accounting for around 20% of soft tissue sarcomas. These tumors rarely arise in the head and neck. A case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the right upper alveolus in a lady is described. The clinical features, investigative modalities, diagnostic features and management is described.

 

Keywords: Histiocytoma; Sarcoma; Alveolus; Fibrous; Recurrence. 

Corresponding Author : Angshuman Dutta, Associate Professor & HOD, Dept. of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery, Command Hospital Air Force, Post Agaram, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560007