Maxillary Leiomyosarcoma with Lymph Node Metastasis: Report of an Unusual Case.

J Maxillofac Oral Surg

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka India.

Published: June 2023

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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