Local excision inadequate in the treatment of anal canal leiomyosarcoma

Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2010 Jul-Sep;16(3):226-7. doi: 10.4103/1319-3767.65192.

Abstract

Leiomyosarcoma of the anal canal is an uncommon neoplasm of the gastrointestinal tract. We report a 45-year-old lady with anal canal leiomyosarcoma. In view of its rarity, we report its presentation and management. In the setting of a recurrent tumor with high-grade histological appearance, local excision would be deemed unsafe.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal / pathology
  • Anal Canal / surgery*
  • Anus Neoplasms / pathology
  • Anus Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed