Hysteroscopic resection of uterine leiomyosarcoma: a case report and literature review

J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2008 May-Jun;15(3):380-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2008.02.003.

Abstract

This case reports the hysteroscopic resection of an unsuspected leiomyosarcoma of the uterus in a 41-year-old multiparous woman with recurrent episodes of abnormal uterine bleeding. The available literature on this topic was reviewed and the potential implications of extrauterine spread after this procedure are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols*
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnostic Errors*
  • Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Hysteroscopy / methods*
  • Ifosfamide / administration & dosage
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / drug therapy
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Mesna / administration & dosage
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Doxorubicin
  • Mesna
  • Ifosfamide