Sam SS, Stewart B, Nasri E, Leon ME, Martinez Duarte E. Leiomyosarcoma of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature.
Head Neck Pathol 2022;
16:918-927. [PMID:
35157212 PMCID:
PMC9424462 DOI:
10.1007/s12105-022-01427-8]
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Abstract
Sinonasal leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare and aggressive mesenchymal tumor with smooth muscle differentiation. The sinonasal tract is an unusual primary site for LMS, as scant smooth muscle exists in this location, with only 75 cases reported in the English literature including the case presented herein. Sinonasal LMS is considered an aggressive head and neck tumor with significant potential for recurrence and metastasis. Since recurrence is high and the potential for late metastasis exists, lifelong follow-up in these patients would be beneficial, especially among those with previous history of RB.
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