Presentation
Abdominal pain and palpable mass on physical exam.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Uterine leiomyosarcoma
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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.
From the case:
Uterine leiomyosarcoma
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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.