A Case of Cutaneous Leiomyosarcoma on the Face.
- Author:
Hyun Su PARK
1
;
Sung Jun KIM
;
Jung Chul CHOI
;
Duk Kyu CHUN
;
Yong Suk LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Korea. jj7074@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma;
Superficial leiomyosarcoma;
Soft tissue sarcoma
- MeSH:
Extremities;
Leiomyosarcoma*;
Muscle, Smooth;
Sarcoma;
Thigh
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2003;41(8):1111-1113
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Leiomyosarcoma is a relatively rare soft tissue sarcoma of smooth muscle derivation. Superficial or cutaneous leiomyosarcomas, which are very rare and account for less than 3% of the cutaneous soft tissue sarcoma, are subdivided into two groups; a dermal form and a subcutaneous form. Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma may occur anywhere on the body, but there is a predilection for the extremities, especially the thighs. However, leiomyosarcoma of the face is exceedingly rare. We present a case of cutaneous dermal leiomyosarcoma on the face.
