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International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kaur J et al. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Mar;3(1):258-260
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Case Report
Primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma: a case report with review
Jasmeen Kaur
1
*, Megha Mishra
2
, Bharti Goel
1
INTRODUCTION
Primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma is very rare ovarian
tumor, with less than 50 cases in the literature.
1
Because
of its extreme rarity; a standard treatment isn’t yet
established. We present this case of ovarian neoplasm in
a postmenopausal woman. Literature of primary
leiomyosarcoma of the ovary is reviewed.
CASE REPORT
A 59 year old female, P
2
L
2
A
1
came with complains of
post-menopausal bleeding since 1 week, it was mild in
amount; there was no history of contact bleeding. No
complains of pain abdomen or any urinary complains.
On per abdomen examination, abdomen was soft, no
guarding, rigidity or tenderness was present. On per
speculum examination cervix appeared to be healthy,
bleeding was seen through the os. On per vaginal
examination multiparous anteverted uterus palpable, a 3
by 4cm mass was palpable in right fornix, left fornix was
free and non-tender.
Routine investigations were normal. CA-125 was
5.5U/ml. On ultrasonography, anteverted uterus with
thick ET of 13mm was noted; a4 by 4 cm solid right
adnexal mass was seen, likely to be of ovarian origin,
normal left ovary seen. On MRI pelvis solid right ovarian
mass likely neoplastic, showing internal cystic changes.
Thick ET with poor definition of cervico vaginal
junction, suggestive of endometrial hyperplasia/
endometrial carcinoma. No obvious ascites or deposits on
serosal surface of pelvis, no enlarged lymph nodes noted.
On Fractional Curettage findings were suggestive of
simple endometrial hyperplasia along with chronic
cervicitis. Ultrasound guided FNAC of the mass showed
blood component with occasional cluster of epithelial
cells having mild atypia, aspirate was inadequate for a
definitive opinion.
On laparotomy, TAH with BSO was done. On imprint
cytology of right ovary, it was found to be benign ovarian
tumor. On histopathology? Cellular fibroma?
fibrosarcoma. On immunohistochemistry, intermediate
grade leiomyosarcoma was diagnosed. Microscopic
examination of left ovary revealed normal ovarian stoma.
No leiomyoma were detected in sections taken from
uterus and tubes.
DISCUSSION
Primary ovarian sarcoma are very rare tumors,
comprising less than 2% of all ovarian malignancies.
1
They are a heterogeneous group of tumors, consisting of
the fibrosarcomas, endometrial stromal
sarcomas,rhabdomyosarcoma
3,4
and the rare
leiomyosarcomas, ( less than 0.1%).
1
1
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, Punjab, India
2
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Consultant Patel Hospital, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Received: 18 December 2013
Accepted: 06 January 2014
*Correspondence:
Dr. Jasmeen Kaur,
E-mail: drjasmeen81@yahoo.in
© 2014 Kaur J et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution
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ABSTRACT
Primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma is a very rare tumor. Presenting a case report with review of literature.
Keywords: Primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma, Primary ovarian
DOI: 10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20140355