Reconstruction with Supraclavicular Artery Island Flap for an Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma of the Head and Neck: A Case Report

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Authors: Nuri Ünsal
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Abstract

U ndifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), former- ly known as malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH), is one of the most common high-grade soft tissue sarcomas in adults.Following the classification revisions by the World Health Organization in 2002 and 2013, the term MFH was abandoned, and these tumors have since been referred to as "undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma".[1] While UPS predominantly arises in the lower extremities and retroperitoneal regions, its localization in the head and neck is quite rare, accounting for only 3-10% of all UPS cases.[2] Within the head and neck region, the neck, nasal cavity, and parotid gland are the most commonly reported sites.[3]

Fields of Study & Subjects

Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Haydarpaşa Numune medical journal (Online)
Pages
113–117
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN