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Pleomorphic sarcoma of the neck.

Mehmet Yilmaz¹, Ali Qushchi, Metin Ibrahimov

¹Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Summary

A rare neck sarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, was surgically removed in a 68-year-old woman. Adjuvant radiation therapy is recommended to reduce recurrence risk for this soft tissue sarcoma.

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Modified Radical Neck Dissection for Cervical Metastasis

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Published on: February 20, 2026

Area of Science:

Oncology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma.
MFH is among the most common soft tissue sarcomas in adults.

Observation:

A case of a 68-year-old woman with a large pleomorphic sarcoma (MFH) in the posterior neck is presented.
The patient underwent surgical resection for the neck mass.

Findings:

Primary MFH of the neck is exceptionally rare.
High rates of local and distant recurrence are associated with MFH.

Implications:

Surgical resection is the primary treatment for MFH.
Adjuvant radiation therapy should be considered to decrease local relapse rates.
Further research into optimal treatment strategies for neck MFH is warranted.