Superficial leiomyosarcoma of the glans: report of a case and literature review

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2013 Oct;37(5):1052-8. doi: 10.1007/s00266-013-0199-9. Epub 2013 Aug 16.

Abstract

Primary leiomyosarcomas of the penis are rare. Clinically and pathologically, these tumors fall into two groups: superficial and deep. Superficial lesions usually are low grade and show a limited tendency toward distant metastasis. In contrast, deep-seated tumors usually show a more aggressive behavior associated with a poor prognosis. A 62-year-old man with a superficial leiomyosarcoma of the glans penis is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Leiomyosarcoma / metabolism
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penile Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Penile Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Penile Neoplasms / pathology
  • Penile Neoplasms / surgery*