Leiomyosarcoma of the Larynx.
- Author:
Nam Yong DO
1
;
Tae Seung IM
;
Jun Han LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. doctor119@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Leiomyosarcoma;
Larynx
- MeSH:
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Larynx*;
Leiomyosarcoma*;
Muscle, Smooth;
Sarcoma;
Subcutaneous Tissue;
Uterus
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2004;47(12):1333-1336
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor that originates in the smooth muscle tissues and represents 5-10% of all soft-tissue sarcomas. It is most often found in the uterus, retroperitoneum, wall of the gastrointestinal tract, and subcutaneous tissue. Leiomyosarcomas of the larynx are extremely rare. Recently, we experienced a case of leiomyosarcoma of the larynx in a 82- year-old man who was considered initially to have as a benign tumor. Therefore we report a case of leiomyosarcoma of the larynx with a review of literature.
