Leiomyosarcoma of the maxilla: a rare challenging case
Abstract
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare malignant lesion of head and neck region. It usually arises from smooth muscle cells of blood vessel wall inthis area. Clinically, the tumour often presents as a slow-growing, painless destructive mass with a relatively firm consistency. It usuallyinvolves adults, and is rarely reported in children.Here, we report a case of LMS of maxilla in a 73-year-old male with a destructive behaviour and also discuss the diagnostic procedureproposed to make a definitive diagnosis in such unusual cases.
Published
2015-09-26
How to Cite
RAHROTABAN, Sedigheh et al.
Leiomyosarcoma of the maxilla: a rare challenging case.
Journal of Contemporary Medical Sciences, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 3, p. 1-3, sep. 2015.
ISSN 2413-0516.
Available at: <http://www.jocms.org/index.php/jcms/article/view/31>. Date accessed: 22 jan. 2021.
Section
Case Report
Keywords
maxilla, leiomyosarcoma, neoplasm

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