Leiomyosarcoma of Pancreas: A Rare Malignancy

Abstract

Introduction:

Pancreatic leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor and its clinical course and treatment is not well described.

Case Presentation:

This paper reports on a 57-year-old male, who presented epigastric pain and had a 12-cm pancreatic tail leiomyosarcoma. He received adjuvant radiotherapy after complete tumor resection. He developed local recurrence 11 months later and received no further treatment. He died after 3 months.

Conclusions:

The literature search revealed that pancreatic leiomyosarcoma has a variable clinical course and behavior.