Blaise Géraldine, Nikkels Arjen F, Quatresooz Pascale, Hermanns-Lê T, Piérard Gérald E
Department of Dermatopathology, University Hospital of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2009 Jul-Aug;26(4):477-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2009.00961.x.
Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma is a soft tissue neoplasm exhibiting an aggressive local behavior and a potential for distant metastases. It is rare during childhood and diagnosis can be challenging both clinically and histologically. Surgical excision with wide lateral and deep margins is the treatment of choice, whereas radiotherapy and chemotherapy are contraindicated. Long-term follow-up is necessary as recurrences are not infrequent.