Primary Penile Leiomyosarcoma of Penis: A Rare Case Report

Penile tumors rarely include mesenchymal tumors, and within this group, sarcomas are even more uncommon. We report a case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the penis in a 45-year-old male who underwent total penectomy for an ulcero-proliferative mass involving the distal shaft and extending up to the base of the penis. Grossly, the tumor measured $10\times5\times5$ cm. Microscopic examination revealed spindle cells arranged in fascicles with cigar-shaped nuclei and marked atypia. Immunohistochemistry showed positivity for vimentin, smooth muscle actin, and h-caldesmon, confirming smooth muscle origin. The histopathological examination and immunohistochemical workup remain the gold standard for rendering this diagnosis at such a rare site. This case emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and complete surgical excision, along with long-term follow-up for optimal patient outcomes.

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Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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2025-12-08
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https://doi.org/10.21276/apalm.3665
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Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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Primary Penile Leiomyosarcoma of Penis: A Rare Case Report

Richa Bhartiya, Navin k Bariar, Mansi Karwa, Pallavi Mehra et al.
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Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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Primary Penile Leiomyosarcoma of Penis: A Rare Case Report

Richa Bhartiya, Navin k Bariar, Mansi Karwa, Pallavi Mehra, Vishal Tayade
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Abstract

Penile tumors rarely include mesenchymal tumors, and within this group, sarcomas are even more uncommon. We report a case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the penis in a 45-year-old male who underwent total penectomy for an ulcero-proliferative mass involving the distal shaft and extending up to the base of the penis. Grossly, the tumor measured $10\times5\times5$ cm. Microscopic examination revealed spindle cells arranged in fascicles with cigar-shaped nuclei and marked atypia. Immunohistochemistry showed positivity for vimentin, smooth muscle actin, and h-caldesmon, confirming smooth muscle origin. The histopathological examination and immunohistochemical workup remain the gold standard for rendering this diagnosis at such a rare site. This case emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and complete surgical excision, along with long-term follow-up for optimal patient outcomes.

Annals of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineVol. 12(12)
Grant Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy Group of Hospitals (IN), Patna Medical College and Hospital (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 25%
Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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