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Synchronic recurrence of double malignancy from a metachronous double primary of carcinoma gingivobuccal complex and soft tissue sarcoma. A rare case report

Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.3, No. 2)

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Page : 220-224

Keywords : :double malignancy; synchronous recurrence; metachronous double primary;

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Abstract

A case report of synchronous recurrent double malignancy of carcinoma gingivobuccal sulcus and pleomorphic liposarcoma. A female aged 47 years, a known case of carcinoma buccal mucosa operated 3 years back and pleomorphic liposarcoma right arm operated 7 years back, now presented with ulcerative lesion in upper gingivo buccal sulcus, biopsy proved to be squamous cell carcinoma. CT showing base skull infiltration and was started on palliative chemotherapy. During her 2nd chemotherapy cycle she was diagnosed to have a recurrent liposarcoma right shoulder, for which wide excision was done followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Simultaneous recurrence of both malignancies is a rare entity.

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