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Low‐grade myofibroblastic sarcoma: A population‐based study

Authors :
Jason Y. K. Chan
Siu Kwan Ng
Zhen Gooi
Michael C. F. Tong
Alexander C. Vlantis
Eddy W.Y. Wong
Source :
The Laryngoscope. 127:116-121
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Wiley, 2016.

Abstract

Objectives/Hypothesis Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) is a rare entity that is described as having a predilection for occurring in the head and neck region. Here we analyze its demographics, clinic-pathologic, and survival characteristics. Study Design Retrospective database analysis. Methods A cohort from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program database of cases with LGMS between 2001 and 2012. Results There were 49 cases with a 5-year overall survival of 71.6% and disease- specific survival of 76.3%. The majority of cases were in patients

Details

ISSN :
15314995 and 0023852X
Volume :
127
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Laryngoscope
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....891d9f2c7bc27882209ef2a96c8d33a3
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.26146