Pediatric oral leiomyosarcoma: Rare case report

作者:Divyambika C V*; Sathasivasubramanian S; Krithika C L; Malathi N; Prathiba D
来源:Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 2012, 8(2): 282-285.
DOI:10.4103/0973-1482.98990

摘要

Soft tissue sarcomas comprise a group of histologically diverse malignant neoplasms arising from mesenchymal cell lines. Among these, leiomyosarcomas are sarcomas exhibiting smooth muscle differentiation. Occurrence of this neoplasm in the oral cavity is exceedingly rare and its presentation is unusual in children. We present a case report of leiomyosarcoma of the oral cavity in an eight-year old child. Primary oral leiomyosarcoma, being a rare entity in children, this case report emphasizes the prompt recognition of this tumor to institute appropriate multimodality treatment.

  • 出版日期2012-6