An 82-year-old patient with a rare nasopharyngeal leiomyosarcoma experienced rapid local recurrence after surgery, ultimately leaving the tumor unresectable.
A new #CURiE case report examines the challenges of treating this aggressive head and neck malignancy.
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Nasopharyngeal Leiomyosarcoma: Diagnostic Challenges and Management of a Rare Head and Neck Sarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare, smooth-muscle malignancy and an uncommon sinonasal tumor, often diagnosed at a late stage due to non-specific symptoms and complex anatomy. We report an 82-year-old man...