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Mannelli G, Bassani S, Cosi G, Fermi M, Gazzini L, Liberale C, Mazzetti L, Parrinello G, Saibene AM, Molteni G, Comini LV. Global frequency and distribution of head and neck sarcomas in adulthood: a systematic review. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 281:2553-2567. [PMID: 38381151 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08477-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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PURPOSE Head and neck sarcomas (HNS) constitute a rare and heterogeneous cancer entity. Management remains a challenge due their rarity and different biological behaviour among tens of subtypes. This systematic review aimed to describe HNS global frequency and distribution in adulthood. METHODS A systematic review was performed using PICOTS search strategies for qualitative question and it was written in accordance with PRISMA 2020 Statement. 70,653 publications were identified, and 15 variables were evaluated for a total of 2428 patients. RESULTS We identified 47 studies from 21 different countries from 5 different continents. Most of studies (83.3%) were performed in single institutions and America and Asia overruled for number of papers included (21 and 10, respectivelly). Osteosarcoma was more frequent, followed by chondrosarcoma, angiosarcoma and malignant fibrous histiocytoma. Early stage accounted for almost 80% of cases; advanced stage prevailed in developing countries. 1783 patients (90.1%) underwent surgery and 780 (39.4%) had adjuvant therapy. 50.8% of patients experienced tumour recurrence and the lowest mortality rate was reported in Europe (29.9%). CONCLUSIONS HNS holds a relative poor prognosis possibly explained by the heterogeneity of the disease. Treatment of HNS has shown to be highly diverse among different countries, underlining the importance of uniformed treatment guidelines to achieve better patient management and to improve survival outcomes.
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- Giuditta Mannelli
- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Otolaryngology and Audiology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical Private University (PMU), Bolzano, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Department, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS San Martino Polyclinc Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Otolaryngology Department, Department of Health Sciences, Santi Paolo e Carlo Hospital, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria
- Otolaryngology and Audiology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Young Confederation of European ORL-HNS, Y-CEORL-HNS, Vienna, Austria.
- Head and Neck Oncology, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS, Strada Provinciale, 142-KM 3.95, 10060, Candiolo, TO, Italy.
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Giannini L, Alliata A, Cristofaro V, Incandela F, Pompilio M, Ottini A, Cavalieri S, Nuzzolese I, Iacovelli NA, Franceschini M, Deganello A. Radiation-Induced Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:6708-6719. [PMID: 37504352 PMCID: PMC10378216 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30070492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Radiation therapy (RT) is a mainstay for the treatment of head and neck (HN) cancers, with 80% of patients receiving such treatment. Radiation-induced malignancies represent a life-threatening long-term effect of RT, with an incidence of 0.5% to 15%. CASE DESCRIPTION After 13 years, a 33-year-old woman treated with chemo-radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma developed a locally advanced, radiation-induced, p16-negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) at the base of the tongue. Chemo/immunotherapy was administered as a first-line treatment. Given the optimal response and the feasibility of surgery, after three cycles, the patient underwent a total glossectomy, bilateral neck dissection, and reconstruction with a thoraco-dorsal free flap. A histological examination found SCC with a residual cancer burden of 70% and free margins. DISCUSSION The mechanisms responsible for carcinogenesis after RT are still not completely clear. Diagnosis may be challenging due to the previous treatment; growth patterns are unusual, and lymphotropism is lower. Prognosis is usually poor since surgical resectability is often not achievable. CONCLUSIONS Radiation-induced malignancies are difficult to treat. Patient management should always be discussed at a multidisciplinary level. Future research is needed to assess whether the promising results of clinical studies with pre-operative immunotherapy in locally advanced HN SCC patients may be translated into radiation-induced cancers.
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- Lorenzo Giannini
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Maxillofacial, and Thyroid Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Maxillofacial, and Thyroid Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Maxillofacial, and Thyroid Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Maxillofacial, and Thyroid Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Maxillofacial, and Thyroid Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Head and Neck Medical Oncology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Head and Neck Medical Oncology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Head and Neck Medical Oncology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Department, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Maxillofacial, and Thyroid Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Radiation-Induced Hyalinizing Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Orbit. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 37:e21-e23. [PMID: 32427738 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000001708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Radiation-induced malignancy is rare, occurring in approximately 0.4%-1.0% of patients receiving external beam radiation therapy. Sarcomas and squamous cell carcinomas are among the most common types of cancers to occur. A 74-year-old woman presented with redness and swelling in the right periorbital region. She had history of multiple recurrent ameloblastoma of the right maxilla, invading the right orbital floor status post 4 surgical resections and 66 Gray external beam radiotherapy 5 years prior. MRI showed a poorly circumscribed mass involving the inferior and lateral orbit. Orbital biopsy revealed clear cell carcinoma with hyalinizing sclerosis and Ewing sarcoma breakpoint region 1 gene arrangement. Due to the extent of orbital disease and presence of perineural invasion, she underwent orbital exenteration. Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma, a rare cancer, has not been reported to occur in the orbit following radiation. This case highlights the importance of lifetime monitoring in patients who have undergone radiation therapy.
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Radiation-Induced Sarcomas of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review. Adv Ther 2021; 38:90-108. [PMID: 33184778 PMCID: PMC7854400 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-020-01556-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Introduction As a result of the increased use of radiotherapy (RT) and improved long-term overall survival of patients with cancers of the head and neck (HN), the frequency of radiation-induced sarcomas of the head and neck (RISHN) may be increasing. The main objective of this systematic review was to determine the existing evidence on the frequency, treatment, and outcome of RISHN. Methods Using PRISMA guidelines we conducted a systematic review of the literature published from 2000 to 2020. Results Our review includes data of 560 patients from 64 articles. The total frequency of RISHNs among the reviewed series was 0.15%. The most frequent location of the primary tumor treated by RT was the nasopharynx. The mean RT dose used was 62 Gy, mean latency interval between irradiation and occurrence of RISHN was 11.1 years, and the most common RISHN location was the sinonasal region. Osteosarcoma was the principal histology, followed by fibrosarcoma. Surgery was the most frequently applied treatment modality. Of all patients with RISHN, 40.7% died of this disease after a mean interval of 13.9 months. Conclusions Notwithstanding the increased use of RT, the number of reported RISHNs has not increased substantially during the past two decades. Surgery with wide margins forms the best therapeutic option for these cases, but the outcome remains poor.
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de Souza LL, Pontes HAR, Santos-Silva AR, Fernandes LA, Batista LAL, Lopes MA, Khan W, Pontes FSC. Oral radiation-induced sarcomas: Systematic review. Head Neck 2020; 42:2660-2668. [PMID: 32343457 DOI: 10.1002/hed.26176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to integrate the available data published on radiation-induced sarcoma of the oral cavity into an analysis of its clinical features, treatment modalities and prognostic factors. METHODS An electronic search was undertaken in September 2019. The eligibility criteria included publications that had enough clinical and histological information to confirm the diagnosis. RESULTS Forty-two publications with 122 radiation-induced sarcoma of the oral cavities (RISOCs) were included. The mean latency period was 114 months and mean radiation total dose was 62.5 Gy. The tumors were more prevalent in males between 50 and 60 years old and the mandible was the most affected site. Osteosarcoma was the most prevalent histological type and patients were mostly treated with radical surgery. CONCLUSIONS RISOC showed a poor survival rate of 15.1% in 5-year follow-up. Gender and histological type were independently associated with survival.
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- Lucas L de Souza
- Oral Surgery and Pathology Department, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital/Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil.,Oral Diagnosis Department, Semiology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Surgery and Pathology Department, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital/Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil.,Oral Diagnosis Department, Semiology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Semiology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Surgery and Pathology Department, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital/Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- Oral Surgery and Pathology Department, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital/Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Semiology and Oral Pathology Areas, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- The School of Clinical Dentistry, Sheffield, UK
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- Oral Surgery and Pathology Department, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital/Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil
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Lee V, Chan J, Vardhanabhuti V, Kwong D, Leung T, Chan S, Tong C, Xu Z, Shen L, Lee A. Advancing Care for Head and Neck Cancers in a Multidisciplinary Tumour Board in the East. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2019; 31:549-559. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2019.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Williams L, Tmanova L, Mydlarz WK, Page B, Richmon JD, Quon H, Schmitt NC. Radiation-Associated Sarcoma of the Neck: Case Series and Systematic Review. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2018; 127:735-740. [PMID: 30047787 DOI: 10.1177/0003489418789966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Radiation-associated soft tissue sarcomas of the neck (RASN) constitute a rare and aggressive tumor type. METHODS A retrospective chart review at the authors' institution revealed 3 patients with RASN. A systematic review of the literature was also conducted using MEDLINE, Ovid, the Cochrane Library, and Embase. RESULTS Patients within the authors' institutional chart review presented from 6 to 26 years after neck radiation with neck masses. All patients underwent surgical resection with clear margins, and adjuvant radiation was offered when feasible. Patients had no evidence of disease at most recent follow-up. A total of 867 articles were screened for systematic review, revealing 9 articles detailing outcomes of RASN. Studies were small and heterogeneous, precluding pooled data. The importance of complete surgical extirpation was noted. CONCLUSIONS Complete surgical resection appears to be the mainstay of therapy, but there are limited data on management and outcomes of patients with RASN.
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- Lawrence Williams
- 1 Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 1 Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 2 Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.,3 Head and Neck Surgery Branch, National Institute of Deafness and Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- 4 Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 5 Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- 4 Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 2 Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.,3 Head and Neck Surgery Branch, National Institute of Deafness and Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Panda S, Rajeshwari M, Singh CA, Sharma SC, Sakthivel P. Radiation-Induced Sarcoma Originating in Recurrent Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma. Case Rep Oncol Med 2018; 2018:5695803. [PMID: 30123593 PMCID: PMC6079622 DOI: 10.1155/2018/5695803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a benign disease affecting young males with a propensity to invade intracranially and into the orbit along preformed pathways. Complete surgical excision is the mainstay of management. Patients with multiple recurrences along with tumour extension into skull base and orbit can be considered for external beam radiation as either adjuvant or definitive treatment. Possibility of radiation-induced malignancy has been speculated by many authors, proof of which exists in only two studies so far. This report focuses on radiation-induced leiomyosarcoma in a patient with recurrent juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.
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- Smriti Panda
- Department of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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