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Gastric Leiomyosarcoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
João Mendes1, Fábio Viveiros1, Manuel Veiga2
1General Surgery, Unidade Local de Saúde (ULS) do Alto Minho, Viana do Castelo, PRT.
Cureus
|November 10, 2025
Summary
This case report details a rare gastric leiomyosarcoma diagnosis in a woman presenting with bleeding. Immunohistochemistry was crucial for distinguishing it from gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Gastric leiomyosarcoma is an extremely rare cancer.
- Early diagnosis is challenging due to non-specific symptoms like gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia.
