Maxillary Leiomyosarcoma with Lymph Node Metastasis: Report of an Unusual Case

Leiomyosarcoma is an unusual, malignant, mesenchymal neoplasm that is extremely rare in head and neck region. It clinically presents as a well-defined, painless mass which could easily be misdiagnosed as a benign lesion, posing a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. Head and neck leiomyosarcomas a...

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Published in:Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery 2023-06, Vol.22 (2), p.391-393
Main Authors: Tazeen, Sanah, Prasad, Kavitha, Singh, Pragya, Munoyath, Sejal K., Prathibha, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Case reports
Consent
Dentistry
Dysphagia
Lymphatic system
Males
Medical prognosis
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metastasis
Mortality
Neck
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
Plastic Surgery
Sarcoma
Smooth muscle
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Summary:Leiomyosarcoma is an unusual, malignant, mesenchymal neoplasm that is extremely rare in head and neck region. It clinically presents as a well-defined, painless mass which could easily be misdiagnosed as a benign lesion, posing a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. Head and neck leiomyosarcomas are very aggressive and have a poor prognosis. Hence, early diagnosis plays a vital role in its appropriate management.
ISSN:0972-8279
0974-942X
DOI:10.1007/s12663-021-01659-1