| Literature DB >> 31742079 |
Mihika Bala1,2, Amit Ray1, Ankita Saraf1.
Abstract
Leiomyosarcoma and its pleomorphic variant are rare entities in the head and neck region. Since they usually present as slow growing, discrete firm, and non-ulcerated painless mass, they seem to be deceptively benign and are thus misdiagnosed. Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies are the ways of getting a definitive diagnosis. Till date surgery has been the primary treatment but effectiveness of radiotherapy/chemotherapy is still questionable. Here, we describe a case of leiomyosarcoma in mandible along with discussion about the ways of diagnosis, its differentiation with its pleomorphic variant and their managements. © Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2019.Entities:
Keywords: Leiomyosarcoma; Pleomorphic leiomyosarcoma; Pleomorphic sarcoma; Sarcoma
Year: 2019 PMID: 31742079 PMCID: PMC6848507 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-019-01584-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg ISSN: 2231-3796