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Leiomyosarcoma of the anus treated with sphincter‐preserving surgery and radiation therapy
Author(s) -
Minsky Bruce D.,
Rich Tyvin A.,
Mies Carolyn
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930320208
Subject(s) - medicine , leiomyosarcoma , anus , anus neoplasms , radiation therapy , surgery , sphincter , anal canal , radiology , rectum
The sixth published case of a leiomyosarcoma of the anus is reported and the previous literature reviewed. Treatment with successful preservation of anal sphincter function is described. Local excision of the tumor was followed by external beam radiation therapy and an Iridium‐192 implant. The details and rationale for this mode of therapy for resectable anal tumors are discussed.