Leiomyosarcoma of pancreas: imaging features.
Leiomysosarcoma of the pancreas is rare. Radiological findings of four patients with this condition were reviewed. CT scan appearances were those of a predominantly homogenous, large, solid, enhancing mass with few areas of necrosis. A cystic appearance with thickened and nodular enhancing walls was seen in one case. A constellation of imaging findings including large size at presentation, greater vascular enhancement and absence of biliary dilatation should suggest leiomyosarcoma.
Srivastava
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Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. deep@medinst.ernet.in
Batra
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Thulkar
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Julka
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PK
D000328:Adult; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed