World Journal of Surgical Oncology (Nov 2007)

Locally advanced leiomyosarcoma of the spleen. A case report and review of the literature

  • Recchia Franco,
  • Santucci Antonello,
  • Catalano Giuseppe,
  • Iudicone Roberto,
  • Turchetta Fabrizio,
  • Cecera Andrea,
  • Carletti Massimiliano,
  • Costa Giampaolo,
  • Viola Vincenzo,
  • Piovanello Paolo,
  • Fiorillo Loredana,
  • Menichella Maria,
  • Baiano Giovanni

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-5-135
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
p. 135

Abstract

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Abstract Background Leiomyosarcomas are rare tumours, predominantly localized in the stomach, small intestine and retroperitoneum. Only one case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the spleen is described in human beings in literature. Case presentation We report a case of locally advanced primary leiomyosarcoma of the spleen in a 54 year-old woman, diagnosed only after splenectomy, performed with the suspicion of splenic haematoma. Conclusion Due to the lack of cases, no specific chemotherapy regimen has been tested to provide a longer survival.