A Case of Leiomyosarcoma of the Gingiva.
- Author:
Jong Hwan WANG
1
;
Woo Seok KANG
;
Jung Je PARK
;
Sun Youl NAM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. synam@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Leiomyosarcoma;
Gingiva
- MeSH:
Adult;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Gingiva*;
Head;
Humans;
Leiomyosarcoma*;
Male;
Neck;
Uterus
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2004;47(11):1174-1177
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor that is relatively common in the uterus, the gastrointestinal tract, and the retroperitoneum. Only 3 to 10% of leiomyosarcomas arise in the head and neck. A review of the English-language literature since 1908 revealed 11 cases of primary and one case of metastatic leiomyosarcoma of the gingiva. We report on a case of leiomyosarcoma that arose in a 34-year old male, affecting the mandibular gingiva.
