Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Department of Dermatology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India

Publications

• Short Communication   
  Cutaneous Leiomyoma with Varied Presentations: An Update and Review
  Author(s): Gajanand M. Antakanavar*, Lekshmi P Kumar, Anuja Yadav, Zoya Hasan, K.D. Barman, Bijaylaxmi Sahoo, Tanvi Dev, Varuna Mallya and Pavani Gowda
  
  Cutaneous Leiomyoma (CL) is benign tumour arises from smooth muscle cells. Clinical presentation can range from solitary, multiple, segmental and zosteriform. These painful tumours tend to occur more frequently in adults. They can be either inherited or sporadic. Multiple CL can be associated with reed syndrome. This condition has a significant association with internal organ involvement, such as the uterus, kidneys, and retroperitoneal soft tissues. This condition can mimic many other disorders; therefore, histopathological examination combined with special stains is crucial for an accurate diagnosis. Medical treatment is often unsatisfactory; however, surgical options are generally preferred for managing solitary lesions and angioleiomyomas. Multiple cutaneous leiomyomas can substantially affect patients' quality of life and result in significant cosmetic concerns. Although sarc.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2155-9554.24.15.673

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