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A Rare Case of Leiomyosarcoma Next to the Iliac Crest

2024Open accessMohamed I University

Abstract

Leiomyosarcoma is an aggressive soft tissue cancer frequently seen in the female gastrointestinal and genital tracts due to the preponderance of smooth muscle. We report the case of a patient with leiomyosarcoma next to the iliac crest, discussing this rare location with data from the literature.

Research topics

  • Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Uterine Myomas and Treatments
  • Cardiac tumors and thrombi

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DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68970

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