[Uterine leiomyosarcoma: report of seven cases and review of the literature]

Tunis Med. 2004 Feb;82(2):223-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report 7 cases of leiomyosarcoma of the uterus observed in the obstetrical and gynaecological department of Sfax (Tunisia). It's a rare tumour with difficult diagnosis and poor prognosis. It requires mainly a surgical treatment and radiotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery