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Anterior Mediastinal Leiomyosarcoma: A Case Report and Literature Review

Published:2021-02-25 Issue:1 Volume:14 Page:101-106
ISSN:1662-6575
Container-title:Case Reports in Oncology
language:en
Short-container-title:Case Rep Oncol

Author:

Ishikawa Akira,Kuraoka Kazuya,Zaitsu Junichi,Saito Akihisa,Kamigaichi Atsushi,Mimura Takeshi,Yamashita Yoshinori,Taniyama Kiyomi

Abstract

Primary mediastinal sarcomas are extremely rare. Additionally, mediastinal leiomyosarcomas account for approximately 9% of mediastinal sarcoma cases. Until date, only few cases of anterior mediastinal leiomyosarcomas have been reported. Herein, we report a case of an 85-year-old female with an anterior mediastinal mass of 15 mm. Histological examination revealed spindle tumor cells showing a fascicular growth pattern. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were focal positive for desmin, calponin, and α-smooth muscle actin. The pathological diagnosis was leiomyosarcoma. In conclusion, we encountered a case of a very rare leiomyosarcoma that occurred in the anterior mediastinum, and our report may contribute to the understanding of this disease.

Publisher

S. Karger AG

Subject

Oncology

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