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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2024

Perianal leiomyosarcoma as a rare sequela of rectal cancer radiotherapy: a case report.

Chaopeng Chen, Wenping Cai, Yujiao Li, Junqi Ren, Zhibin Xu, Lijuan Pang, Weiping Dai

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Chaopeng ChenDepartment of Pathology, Central Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Nongken, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.
Wenping CaiDepartment of Pathology, The Central People's Hospital of Zhanjiang (Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University), Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.
Yujiao LiDepartment of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.
Junqi RenDepartment of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.
Zhibin XuDepartment of Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Lijuan PangDepartment of Pathology, The Central People's Hospital of Zhanjiang (Zhanjiang Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University), Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.
Weiping DaiDepartment of Pathology, Central Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Nongken, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China.

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Abstract

Radiation-induced sarcomas (RIS) are iatrogenic malignancies that arise following high-dose radiotherapy, posing a significant clinical challenge due to their poor prognosis and resistance to conventional treatments. The incidence of RIS is increasing with advancements in radiotherapy techniques. This report presents a case of a 71-year-old male diagnosed with stage III rectal adenocarcinoma treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and curative surgery. Three years postoperatively, he developed a low-grade radiation-induced leiomyosarcoma in the perianal region. Histopathological examination confirmed a spindle cell neoplasm with notable immunohistochemical markers. RIS often presents as aggressive high-grade tumors resistant to radiotherapy and chemotherapy, necessitating surgical resection as the primary treatment. This case underscores the importance of long-term surveillance post-radiotherapy and highlights the need for innovative therapeutic strategies, including immunotherapy. Despite being rare, RIS poses a significant risk following cancer treatment, making early detection through vigilant monitoring and advancements in therapeutic approaches crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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leiomyosarcomaneoadjuvant chemoradiotherapypathological diagnosisradiation-induced sarcoma (RIS)rectal adenocarcinoma

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PMID39558953
PMCPMC11570403

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