Conservative management of a myxoid endometrial stromal sarcoma in a 16-year-old nulliparous woman

Gynecol Oncol. 2005 Oct;99(1):243-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.06.039.

Abstract

Background: Sarcomas comprise less than 1% of all gynecological cancers and 2% to 5% of all uterine malignancies, of which endometrial stromal sarcoma accounts for approximately 15%. Surgery is fundamental in sarcoma management and a total hysterectomy is performed in the majority of cases.

Case: Presented is a case of low-grade myxoid endometrial stromal sarcoma in a nulliparous adolescent female managed by local resection and uterine reconstruction.

Conclusion: In selected cases, the initial management of a localized and well defined low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma could potentially be conservative (uterine-sparing) surgical resection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Sarcoma, Endometrial Stromal / pathology
  • Sarcoma, Endometrial Stromal / surgery*