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Superficial Leiomyosarcoma of the Glans: Report of a Case and Literature Review

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Primary leiomyosarcomas of the penis are rare. Clinically and pathologically, these tumors fall into two groups: superficial and deep. Superficial lesions usually are low grade and show a limited tendency toward distant metastasis. In contrast, deep-seated tumors usually show a more aggressive behavior associated with a poor prognosis. A 62-year-old man with a superficial leiomyosarcoma of the glans penis is reported.

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  1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

    E. Cigna, M. Maruccia, P. Parisi & N. Scuderi

  2. Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

    G. Soda

  3. Department of Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Catania, Italy

    M. R. Nasca & G. Micali

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Cigna, E., Maruccia, M., Parisi, P. et al. Superficial Leiomyosarcoma of the Glans: Report of a Case and Literature Review. Aesth Plast Surg 37, 1052–1058 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-013-0199-9

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