The Relation Between Histological, Tumor-Biological and Clinical Parameters in Deep and Superficial Leiomyosarcoma and Leiomyoma

Abstract

Purpose: Leiomyosarcomas (LMS) of deep and superficial tissues were examined to identify prognostic markers explaining their different biological behaviour and to define differences between cutaneous and subcutaneous LMS. LMS and leiomyomas (LM) of the skin were compared to and consistent differences that could aid in the (sometimes difficult) diagnosis.