[A case of retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma]

Minerva Chir. 1992 May 15;47(9):885-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant tumour originating from the smooth muscular tissue in any part of the organism, including retroperitoneum where it is particularly aggressive. It is nearly always characterized by a silent development causing diagnostic delay. The results of the primary therapy, which is always surgical, are limited because of the tumoral mass extension and the high local aggressiveness. The Authors present a clinical case which was under their observation and seize the opportunity of making a revision of the literature about it.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma* / surgery
  • Male
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms* / surgery