Leiomyosarcoma of the Larynx / 대한이비인후과학회지

ABSTRACT

Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor that originates in the smooth muscle tissues and represents 5-10% of all soft-tissue sarcomas. It is most often found in the uterus, retroperitoneum, wall of the gastrointestinal tract, and subcutaneous tissue. Leiomyosarcomas of the larynx are extremely rare. Recently, we experienced a case of leiomyosarcoma of the larynx in a 82- year-old man who was considered initially to have as a benign tumor. Therefore we report a case of leiomyosarcoma of the larynx with a review of literature.