title: Leiomyosarcoma of the upper oesophagus--a difficult pre-operative diagnosis.
abstract: The case of a 62 year old female with a leiomyosarcoma of the upper oesophagus is described. A pharyngolaryngo-oesophagectomy was performed for adequate excision of the tumour. Included is a discussion on the management of leiomyosarcoma of the upper aerodigestive tract.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Rowley
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Viani
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Leen
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Broe
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Keane
mesh_terms: D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged