Uterine leiomyosarcoma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain and palpable mass on physical exam.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
ct
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Axial
non-contrast
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Axial C+ portal
venous phase
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Axial C+
delayed
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Coronal C+ portal
venous phase
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Sagittal C+ portal
venous phase
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A 28 mm enhancing mass is noted at left side of para-aortic regions.
The uterus is enlarged. A 160×110 mm hetero enhancing mass is noted at uterine fundus.
There is no sign of extra uterus extension or local invasion to adjacent structures.

pathology
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The patient underwent surgical resection and histopathology evaluation confirms leiomyosarcoma.

Case Discussion

Uterine leiomyosarcomas are malignant uterine tumors that arise from the myometrium. The uterus is the commonest location for a leiomyosarcoma.

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