Primary leiomyosarcoma of the greater omentum: a case report.

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the greater omentum: a case report.

Int J Surg Case Rep. 2016 Oct 14;28:317-320

Authors: Brañes A, Bustamante C, Valbuena J, Pimentel F, Quezada N

Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Greater omentum leiomyosarcomas are rare tumors with only a few cases reported in literature.
PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report the case of a 68-year-old man who consulted complaining of diffuse abdominal pain without a palpable mass at physical examination. Imaging studies revealed a solid-cystic lesion in the right lower quadrant. Surgical resection was performed and the tumor was diagnosed as a leiomyoscarcoma by histological and immunohistochemical examinations.
DISCUSSION: Surgical resection of all lesions seems to be a reasonable therapeutic approach if resection is feasible. Chemotherapy may be used in selected cases.
CONCLUSION: More cases are needed to define the best treatment approach of this disease.

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