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Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Mandible in a Child
Mohammed A Husain1, Jossein Shahangian2, Allan Dovigi3
1Dr. Husain is an assistant clinical professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif., USA;,
Abstract:
Leiomyosarcoma is an aggressive soft-tissue malignancy derived from smooth muscle cells that rarely affects the oral cavity. We discuss the case of an 11-year-old boy with leiomyosarcoma that presented initially as a gingival swelling over his unerupted mandibular right permanent second molar. We highlight how appropriate imaging, prompt follow-up, and biopsy led to early diagnosis and ultimately a favorable clinical outcome.
