Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2004 Dec;47(12):1333-1336.
Leiomyosarcoma of the Larynx
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. doctor119@chosun.ac.kr
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.
