Leiomyosarcoma of the upper oesophagus--a difficult pre-operative diagnosis.
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.
Rowley
H
H
Department of Otolaryngology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Viani
L
L
Leen
E
E
Broe
P
P
Keane
T
T
D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004947:Esophagus / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged