Primary myxoid leiomyosarcoma of the ovary. A case report with review of the literature

Tunis Med. 2005 May;83(5):288-91.

Abstract

A case of primary myxoid leiomyosarcoma of the ovary in a 50-year-old Tunisian woman is presented. Bilateral salpingooophorectomy and hysterectomy were carried out without any adjuvant therapy. The tumour were investigated histologically and immunohistochemically. Smooth-muscle actin and progesterone receptors was strongly demonstrated in neoplastic cells, bcl-2 was weakly and diffusely demonstrated. Relevant literature is reviewed based on the histologic and immunohistochemical features with emphasis on diagnosis and therapeutic problems and prognosis indicators.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Ovariectomy