Leiomyosarcoma of soft tissue: A clinicopathologic study

摘要: The case records and histologic material of 28 patients with leiomyosarcoma soft tissue treated at M. D. Anderson Hospital between 1948 1975 were reviewed. These included in whom the tumors arose retroperitoneum (16), major blood vessels (3), other soft-tissue sites, collectively designated peripheral (9). Follow-up was complete all cases. A striking preponderance female observed group retroperitoneal tumors, contrast to male vascular tumor groups. Tumor size location prognostic factors; large (greater than 5 cm) origin associated a much poorer clinical outcome smaller (less elsewhere retroperitoneum. factors related, since large. Microscopic appearance did not correlate significantly course. approach these is discussed light findings this study.