Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Mandibular Gingiva | Chapter 1 | Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 9

Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a diseased neoplasm, which begins from smooth muscle. Primary spoken LMS is an exceptionally exceptional lesion, often guide poor prognosis. The most coarse symptom of oral LMS is bestowed as a painless bulk. We present a case of oral LMS in the anterior mandibular gingiva, accompanying an uncommon clinical image in an no prevalent anatomic spot. Moreover, this case presents troubles in the histopathologic diagnosis of the incisional biopsy, that referred to the lesion as pseudosarcomatous. The situation of choice is radical surgical resection; however, supplementary radiotherapy and chemotherapy can also have a beneficial effect.

Author(s) Details:

Bourazani M.,
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, General Hospital of Athens “Ippokrateio”, Greece.

Skiadas S.,
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, General Hospital of Athens “Ippokrateio”, Greece.

Gkanasouli D.,
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, General Hospital of Athens “Ippokrateio”, Greece.

Zanakis S.,
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, General Hospital of Athens “Ippokrateio”, Greece.

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