Case report: Atypical, ‘symplastic’ leiomyoma recurring as leiomyosarcoma in the vagina☆☆☆
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•Leiomyosarcoma in the vagina is rare.•Atypical fibroids recurring as leiomyosarcoma•Leiomyomas should be classified based on recurrence risk.
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