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This paper aims to update the understanding of cutaneous leiomyosarcoma, focusing on its epidemiology, pathogenesis, and management strategies.

May 16, 2026International Journal of DermatologyOpen Access

Cutaneous Leiomyosarcoma of the Skin: An Updated Review of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Management

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TJTejas P. JoshiBaylor College of Medicine NGNatalie GarciaBaylor College of Medicine MHMalak HusseinaliBaylor College of Medicine

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This review highlights the complex behaviors and treatment approaches for cutaneous leiomyosarcoma, indicating the importance of histologic features in risk evaluation.

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This paper aims to update the understanding of cutaneous leiomyosarcoma, focusing on its epidemiology, pathogenesis, and management strategies.
Reviewed literature on the clinical behaviors and histological characteristics of cutaneous leiomyosarcoma.
Discussed molecular profiling findings, including tumor suppressor pathways.
Analyzed treatment outcomes based on tumor depth, grade, and surgical approach.
Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma presents as either dermal or subcutaneous tumors, with higher grades exhibiting more aggressive behavior.
Complete surgical excision with negative margins is crucial for favorable outcomes, especially in subcutaneous cases.
Recent molecular insights highlight TP53 and RB1 dysregulation as significant contributors to tumor development.

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Joshi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080a71a487c87a6a40c613 https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.70471

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This review highlights the complex behaviors and treatment approaches for cutaneous leiomyosarcoma, indicating the importance of histologic features in risk evaluation.

Cutaneous Leiomyosarcoma of the Skin: An Updated Review of Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Management

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