CHILDHOOD LEIOMYOSARCOMA OF MAXILLA A RARE CASE
Abstract
Childhood leiomyosarcomas are rare tumors, accounting for less than two percent of
cases. Here we report a one year old female child with leiomyosarcoma of maxilla. This case is
reported for rarity of presentation and diagnostic challenge.
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