A Case of Cutaneous Leiomyosarcoma.
- Author:
Jin Hyuk RHO
1
;
Hee Bong CHOI
;
Ok Ja JOH
;
See Ryong PARK
;
Kye Yong SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Seoul Veterans Hospital, Korea. rho7@medigate.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma;
Dermal leiomyosarcoma
- MeSH:
Actins;
Coloring Agents;
Desmin;
Humans;
Leiomyosarcoma*;
Middle Aged;
Muscle, Smooth;
Prognosis;
Sarcoma;
Thigh;
Vimentin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(1):121-123
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma is a rare soft-tissue tumor of smooth muscle derivation that accounts for 2%-3% of all soft tissue sarcomas. Cutaneous leiomyosarcomas can be subdivided into dermal and subcutaneous leiomyosarcomas. Because of the different prognosis, it is important to distinguish between dermal and subcutaneous forms. Immunohistochemical stains, such as vimentin, smooth muscle actin (SMA), desmin, CD68, CD34, and S-100, may aid in the recognition of smooth muscle derivation and in the differentiation from other malignant spindle cell tumors. We report a case of cutaneous leiomyosarcoma on the extensor surface of the left thigh in a 61-year-old man.
