Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma in a child

I Yanguas1, J Goday, M González-Güemes

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Hospital Santiago Apóstol, Vitoria, Spain.

Pediatric Dermatology
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A freeze-dried platelet-derived hemostatic agent improves hemostasis in patients with severe thrombocytopenia before and after standard platelet transfusion: Studies ex vivo in the total thrombus-formation analysis system 01.

Transfusion·2026
Same author

Assessment of DNA transfer and degradation in washing machines: forensic implications.

International journal of legal medicine·2025
Same author

Analysis of dental chipping for identifying and diagnosing tooth fracture patterns in osteological series.

Archives of oral biology·2024
Same author

Eating through time: Understanding dietary practices across late prehistory in the northeastern Iberian Peninsula.

American journal of biological anthropology·2024
Same author

[Translated article] Requirements for Accessing New Dermatology Drugs in Spain: Results of the EQUIDAD Study.

Actas dermo-sifiliograficas·2024
Same author

Characterization of the Electrophysiological Characteristics of Chronic Atrial Fibrillation for Efficient Simulations.

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference·2023
Same journal

Pediatric Dermatology Multidisciplinary Clinics: A Survey of Division Leaders.

Pediatric dermatology·2026
Same journal

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Skin Health, and Equity in Pediatric Populations: Integrating Nutrition Policy Into Dermatologic Care.

Pediatric dermatology·2026
Same journal

Perianal Erosive Plaque: Diagnostic Challenge.

Pediatric dermatology·2026
Same journal

Can Systemic Treatment for Childhood Psoriasis Be Stopped in Cases of Remission? Data From the ACMe Cohort.

Pediatric dermatology·2026
Same journal

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Pediatric Dermatology: Implications for Care, Equity, and Research.

Pediatric dermatology·2026
Same journal

State-of-the-Art Review: Vaccination in Pediatric Dermatology Patients Receiving Immunosuppressive or Immunomodulatory Therapy: A Review.

Pediatric dermatology·2026
See all related articles

Superficial leiomyosarcomas, rare childhood tumors, can occur on the skin. This case study details a 12-year-old boy with a groin cutaneous leiomyosarcoma, successfully treated with surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Superficial leiomyosarcomas are uncommon soft tissue neoplasms.
  • Childhood presentation of cutaneous leiomyosarcomas is exceedingly rare.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old male presented with a superficial leiomyosarcoma on his left groin.
  • The tumor exhibited characteristic features of smooth muscle differentiation.
  • Immunohistochemical analysis confirmed the diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Immunohistochemistry showed positive staining for vimentin, desmin, and smooth muscle actin.
  • These markers are indicative of smooth muscle origin.
  • Complete surgical excision with wide margins was achieved.

Related Experiment Videos

Implications:

  • This case highlights the possibility of superficial leiomyosarcoma in pediatric patients.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is essential for managing cutaneous leiomyosarcomas.
  • Further research into pediatric soft tissue tumors is warranted.