Primary extradural leiomyosarcoma involving cavernous sinus in an immunocompetent patient

Abstract

Intracranial leiomyosarcoma (LMS) are uncommon malignancies and usually encountered after systemic metastases. Limited cases of primary intracranial LMSs have been reported in the literature. It mostly affects immunocompromised individuals in association with Epstein–Barr virus infection. This is the unusual first case being reported of primary LMS in immunocompetent patient with involvement of cavernous sinus.

Key words

Cavernous sinus - immunocompetent - leiomyosarcoma

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