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ArticleCureus2023

Proximal Tibia Primary Leiomyosarcoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Sandeep Kumar Yadav, Aakash Choudhary, Prabodh Kantiwal, Meenakshi Rao, Abhay Elhence

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Sandeep Kumar YadavOrthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND.
Aakash ChoudharyOrthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND.
Prabodh KantiwalOrthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND.
Meenakshi RaoPathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND.
Abhay ElhenceOrthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The paper at hand presents a unique case of leiomyosarcoma (LMS) involving the left leg in a 56-year-old patient. This individual experienced pain and the presence of a mass for approximately eight months before seeking medical attention. A diagnostic biopsy revealed the presence of multinucleated pleomorphic cells arranged in intersecting fascicles upon immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining for vimentin, caldesmon, and smooth muscle actin. The rarity of LMS in the extremities highlights the need for further understanding and research to determine the most suitable treatment approaches for such patients. In this specific case, the patient underwent tumor excision followed by reconstruction using a megaprosthesis. This report emphasizes the importance of considering unique treatment strategies when dealing with rare neoplasms like LMS in the extremities. As medical knowledge continues to evolve, gaining insights into the optimal management of such cases will be crucial for improving patient outcomes and overall prognosis.

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actinbonechemotherapydesminh-caldesmonleiomyosarcomamegaprosthesismultidisciplinarymulti-specialitysmooth muscle differentiation

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PMID37724208
PMCPMC10505490

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