A Case of Subcutaneous Leiomyosarcoma of the Scalp
- Author:
Myoung Eun CHOI
1
;
Ho Jeong SHIN
;
Sung Eun CHANG
;
Mi Woo LEE
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Woo Jin LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. uucm79@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Superficial leiomyosarcoma;
Subcutaneous leiomyosarcoma;
Scalp
- MeSH:
Aged;
Dermis;
Female;
Head;
Humans;
Leiomyosarcoma;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Myocytes, Smooth Muscle;
Neck;
Prognosis;
Sarcoma;
Scalp;
Skin;
Subcutaneous Tissue
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2019;57(3):136-139
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare and aggressive soft tissue sarcoma originating in smooth muscle cells. There are two forms of primary superficial leiomyosarcomas depending on the origin and prognosis, one derived from the dermis and the other from the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. Middle-aged to elderly men are particularly affected by this type of cancer. Leiomyosarcomas of the head and neck are quite rare, accounting for approximately 3%~10% of all cases. We report herein a case of subcutaneous leiomyosarcoma of the scalp in a 47-year-old female patient.
