Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2009 Feb;42(1):127-130.
Recurred Leiomyosarcoma in the Mediastinum: A case report
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Konkuk University Hospital, College of Medicine, Konkuk University, Korea. cheehk@hanmail.net
- 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangwon National University Hospital, Kangwon University College of Medicine, Korea.
Abstract
- Primary leiomyosarcoma of the mediastinum is an extremely rare tumor that develops either in the mesenchymal cells of the visceral mediastinum or in the smooth muscle of the great vessels. In the literature, the most significant factor for determining survival is the ability to completely resect the tumor. But there is 30~64% recurrence rate and there is also a lack of data for the role of adjuvant therapy after complete resection. We report here on a case of recurred leiomyosarcoma of the mediastinum that was surgically removed via left thoracotomy 2 years previously and this was misdiagmosed as benign disease.
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