Clinical Oncology: Case Reports

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Andrew Styperek(USA) Author

Subjects of specialization
Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma, Mohs surgery, Malignant tumor

Affiliation
Clearly Derm Center for Dermatology, Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A

Biography

Dr. Andrew Styperek, working in Clearly Derm Center for Dermatology, Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A. Over the experience  in Derm centre Dr. Andrew specializes in Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma; Mohs surgery; Malignant tumor


Publications

Case Report Open Access

A Case of Primary Cutaneous Leiomyosarcoma Managed with Mohs Surgery

Author(s):

Jolie Krooks* and Andrew Styperek (USA)
 

Our patient presented with Primary Cutaneous Leiomyosarcoma (PCL), a rare malignant tumor of smooth muscle cells that are more commonly found in visceral structures. In contrast to tumors originating in deeper structures, which have high rates of metastasis and mortality, primary cutaneous tumors are typically only complicated by high rates of local recurrence due to inadequate excision of tumor margins. To minimize recurrence, wide local excision has been the gold standard treatment. Mohs surgery, employed in this case, is becoming a popular alternative to decrease morbidity and improve cosmetic outcome. 

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