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  • Oncology
  • Pathology

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  • Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant mesenchymal tumor arising from smooth muscle tissue.
  • It is categorized into superficial and metastatic types, with superficial leiomyosarcomas accounting for 7-10% of all leiomyosarcomas.
  • The etiology of cutaneous leiomyosarcoma remains largely unknown.

Observation:

  • A case report of an 81-year-old woman with a slow-growing, tender, single nodule on her left thigh.
  • The lesion was identified as a cutaneous leiomyosarcoma.
  • Clinical and dermoscopic examinations were performed.

Findings:

  • The study details the clinical presentation of a superficial leiomyosarcoma.
  • Dermoscopic features of this rare skin cancer are described.
  • The nodule was characterized as tender and slow-growing.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to understanding the clinical and dermoscopic presentation of cutaneous leiomyosarcoma.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy for superficial leiomyosarcomas can be achieved through detailed clinical and dermoscopic analysis.
  • Further research into the etiology and optimal management of cutaneous leiomyosarcoma is warranted.