Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Mandibular Gingiva
Journal Title: Global Journal of Cancer Therapy - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Primary oral leiomyosarcomas are exceptionally rare lesions often associated with poor prognosis. We report a case of leiomyosarcoma arising in the anterior mandibular gingiva, which is a non-prevalent site of occurrence. Clinically, the tumor was far from being firm and solid as it is usually described in the literature. Light microscopy failed to confirm the true nature of the lesion on the biopsy specimen.
Authors and Affiliations
Zanakis Stylianos N, Lyris Vasileios, Kyriakou Sotirios, Agrogiannis George, Korkolopoulou Penelope
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