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Extrarectal leiomyosarcoma of the colon is a pathologic rarity. An unduly optimistic prognosis has been reported. Our experience with a rapidly lethal case prompted this review. Follow-up information was requested from previous reviewers. Only two cases of five-year survival without disease have been documented. Because of these statistics and the early deaths of ten patients, we believe that the optimism previously mentioned is unwarranted.
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LeMole, G., Goldman, L.I. & Rosemond, G.P. Leiomyosarcoma of the colon—A revised prognosis. Dis Colon Rectum 11, 306–310 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02617161
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