1.Clinicopathologic profile of patients with maxillofacial tumors in a tertiary level government institution.
Carlos Miguel P. Perez ; Efren Gerald S. Soliman ; Rodney B. Dofitas ; Jeannette Marie S. Matsuo
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties 2021;76(2):56-62
RATIONALE:
Bone tumors of the head and neck region are rare. Their
occurrence, biologic behavior, and management can cause significant
personal, social, behavioral and economic ramifications. The aim of
this study was to describe the clinicopathologic profile of patients
with maxillofacial tumors in a tertiary level government hospital.
METHODS:
This was a retrospective, descriptive study over a five-year
period (January 2013 to December 2018).
RESULTS:
A total of 256 patients was included in the study, with
females accounting for 53.5% and males for 46.5%. The mean age
of presentation was 37.4 years with a range of 18-80 years. The
mean age of patients with benign tumors was 36.1 years, while
those with malignant tumors was higher at 61.8 years. Majority of
the tumors involved the mandible. Ameloblastoma and dentigerous
cysts were the most prevalent benign odontogenic tumors while
squamous cell cancer was the most common malignancy. Radical
surgery with composite reconstruction was done in malignant cases
to ensure adequate pathologic margins, while a more conservative
tissue-sparing approach was done for benign cases.
CONCLUSION
Management of maxillofacial tumors remains a challenge
because of its relative anatomic location and locally-advanced state
upon detection. Identifying these tumors at an early stage ensures
adequate resection with minimal functional and aesthetic loss. The
low morbidity and mortality rates reported in this study emphasizes
the role of the multidisciplinary team approach, surgical experience
and comprehensive perioperative care in the management of bone
tumors in the head and neck.