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The x-ray and CT images of the mass showing calcification and new bone construction and not showing infiltration of the medulla in the distal metaphysioepiphysial region of the femur (a-c).
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Objective: This study aimed to report the visual outcomes of deeply located Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) in the extremities and treatment results.
Methods: The histological diagnosis of each case was confirmed by the pathology council and only cases with LMS localized in the deep soft tissue of the limb were included in this study. Treatment-related facto...
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