Leiomyosarcoma in peripheral nerve: the first case report.
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in English
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| ID: sea-44255
ABSTRACT
A neoplasm of the peripheral nerves can be obscured, especially during the early phase. The authors report a patient with sciatic nerve leiomyosarcoma. The patient's presentation and initial management are unique. A 51-year-old man with clinical manifestations of von Recklinghausen's disease reported numbness and weakness of the left leg for one and a half years. The symptoms gradually progressed. The symptoms were consistent with peripheral neuritis. The patient developed foot drop one month before coming to our service. Two episodes of biopsy confirmed leiomyosarcoma. A long, large sciatic nerve leiomyosarcoma was found intra-operatively, positioned from the upper thigh to the point where the tibial nerve passes beneath the upper margin of the soleus muscle. Surgical resection was done and confirmed the diagnosis. Decreased sensation was still intact after resection.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms
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Sciatic Nerve
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Thailand
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Biopsy, Needle
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Humans
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Male
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Immunohistochemistry
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Follow-Up Studies
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Treatment Outcome
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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