Unusual indolent behavior of leiomyosarcoma of the vagina: Is observation a viable option?
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•Primary leiomyosarcoma of the vagina is a rare disease.•We identified a case of unanticipated indolent behavior of vaginal leiomyosarcoma.•Observation or hormonal therapy may be viable option for select patients.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017