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Abstract
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) accounts for approximately 7% of all soft tissue sarcomas and occurs most frequently in the gastrointestinal tract and uterus. In the head and neck, however, LMS makes up only 2.3%. LMS of the nasal cavity and Para nasal sinuses are very rare and only about 20 cases of LMS of the nose and Para nasal sinuses have been reported in the literature. Initially, LMS should be treated by extensive surgical excision, long-term follow-up is essential due to the high rate of local recurrence. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are insufficient therapeutic approaches. Frequency of recurrence and prognosis depend on the tumor site. © Association of Otolaryngologists of India 2020.Entities:
Keywords: Epistaxis; Headache; Inferior turbinate; Leiomyosarcoma; Nasal obstruction
Year: 2020 PMID: 34150586 PMCID: PMC8163946 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-020-01823-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg ISSN: 2231-3796