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Post-irradiation leiomyosarcoma of the maxilla

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

D. P. Martin-Hirsch ,
S. Habashi ,
E. W. Benbow  and
W. T. Farrington
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Abstract

Primary malignant smooth muscle tumours of the maxilla are extremely rare. A case of leiomyosarcoma of the maxilla associated with previous irradiation is presented. The aetiology, pathology and clinical aspects of this tumour are reviewed.

Keywords

Paranasal sinus neoplasmsLeiomyosarcomaRadiation-induced
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 12 , December 1991 , pp. 1068 - 1071
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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