Leiomyosarcoma - A rare neoplasia arising from a chronic venous ulcer. Case report and literature review.
Background Long-standing wounds are at risk of developing malignant degeneration, including leiomyosarcomas. These exceedingly rare malignant tumours originate from smooth muscle cells and are considered superficial if they affect the dermis and/or subcutis. Hypothesis To exclude malignancy, a biops...
| Published in: | Journal of Wound Management Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 52 - 57 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
| Format: | case study pictorial Journal Article |
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Cambridge Publishing
Apr2021
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| Online Access: | View this record in EBSCOhost |