Endometrial stromal sarcoma arising from vaginal endometriosis

Obstet Gynecol. 1978 Jan;51(1 Suppl):34s-37s.

Abstract

The present case reports the concurrence of endometriosis of the vaginal cuff with endometrial stromal sarcoma in association with high-dose estrogen. This case raises the question of whether chronic high-dose estrogen might be associated with malignant transformation of endometrial stroma. Although there is no definitive evidence of a causal relation between estrogen and endometrial stromal sarcoma, the possibility should be explored further. Therapy of this neoplasm is discussed and salient clinical and pathologic features are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Endometriosis / complications
  • Endometriosis / pathology*
  • Estrogens / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary*
  • Sarcoma / chemically induced
  • Sarcoma / complications
  • Sarcoma / pathology*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / chemically induced
  • Uterine Neoplasms / complications
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / complications
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Estrogens