Abstract
Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant smooth muscle tumor that frequently occurs in the gastrointestinal tract and female genital tract. It is aggressive and tends to recur and metastasize. Clinical behavior is unpredictable, mostly influenced by a proper surgical approach. Oral leiomyosarcoma, in particular of the tongue, is extremely rare and poorly documented in the radiology literature. Diagnostic assessment of oral leiomyosarcoma is often challenging, mostly founded on its peculiar immunohistological features. However, imaging evaluation is essential in staging and for preoperative planning. We illustrate the case of a 52-year-old woman with 2-months history of a painless growing mass on the left hemitongue, with magnetic resonance and ultrasonographic features correlated to histopathologic examination.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 514-517 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Acta Radiologica |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2006 |
Keywords
- Adults
- Head and neck
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Neoplasms, primary
- Tongue
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology