leiomyosarcoma of the broad ligament: a case report and literature review

نویسندگان

reza ataei

saadat mirsadraee

ateie mansouri

sara kakhi

چکیده

primary leiomyosarcoma of the broad ligament is a very rare, rapidly progressive and highly malignant gynecological tumor and only 16 cases have been reported in the literature. here, presentation of leiomyosarcoma of the left broad ligament in a 26-years-old woman is reported. clinical presentation and histological diagnosis is discussed. the patient has been treated surgically and remains disease-free following three years follow up. a review of literature is also performed to discuss the diagnosis and management of leiomyosarcoma of broad ligament.

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عنوان ژورنال:
iranian journal of pathology

ناشر: iranian society of pathology

ISSN 1735-5303

دوره 3

شماره 2 2008

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