Abstract
Leiomyosarcoma is an unusual, malignant, mesenchymal neoplasm that is extremely rare in head and neck region. It clinically presents as a well-defined, painless mass which could easily be misdiagnosed as a benign lesion, posing a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. Head and neck leiomyosarcomas are very aggressive and have a poor prognosis. Hence, early diagnosis plays a vital role in its appropriate management.
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Tazeen, S., Prasad, K., Singh, P. et al. Maxillary Leiomyosarcoma with Lymph Node Metastasis: Report of an Unusual Case. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 22, 391–393 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-021-01659-1
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