| Autor: |
Sandhu, Simarpreet Virk, Sodhi, S. P. S., Rai, Sachin, Bansal, Himanta |
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Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (0973029X); Sep-Dec2014, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p453-459, 7p |
| Abstrakt: |
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a malignant neoplasm composed of cells showing distinct smooth muscle features. Majority of the tumors are located in the retroperitoneum, including the pelvis and the uterus but are rare in the oral and pharyngeal region. Intraorally, they are present as painless, lobulated, fixed masses of the submucosal tissues in middle-aged or older individuals. Lesions are usually slow growing and are less than 2 cm in diameter at the time of diagnosis. Here we report the clinico-pathological findings of a case of primary LMS of the maxilla in 63-year-old male patient with an emphasis on the judicious use of ancillary diagnostic modalities to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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