Leiomyosarcoma of Mandible: A Diagnostic Dilemma; Case Report and Review of Literature

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 th...

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Published in:Indian journal of otolaryngology, and head, and neck surgery and head, and neck surgery, 2019-10, Vol.71 (Suppl 1), p.848-851
Main Authors: Bala, Mihika, Ray, Amit, Saraf, Ankita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer surgery
Case reports
Clinical Report
Head & neck cancer
Head and Neck Surgery
Histopathology
Immunohistochemistry
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Otorhinolaryngology
Sarcoma
Surgical outcomes
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2231-3796
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/s12070-019-01584-3