Conservative management of a uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex cord-stromal tumor

Background. Sex cord-stromal tumors usually arise in the ovary but may arise in the uterus. Only 55 cases have been reported thus far. A hysterectomy is typically recommended. We report a case of uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex cord-stromal tumor managed conservatively. Case. A 32-year-old n...

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Published in:Gynecologic oncology 2004, Vol.92 (1), p.347-352
Main Authors: Hillard, Jessica B, Malpica, Anais, Ramirez, Pedro T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Female
Fertility
Humans
Laparoscopy - methods
Sex Cord-Gonadal Stromal Tumors - pathology
Sex Cord-Gonadal Stromal Tumors - surgery
Sex cord-stromal tumors
Uterine cancer
Uterine Neoplasms - pathology
Uterine Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:Background. Sex cord-stromal tumors usually arise in the ovary but may arise in the uterus. Only 55 cases have been reported thus far. A hysterectomy is typically recommended. We report a case of uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex cord-stromal tumor managed conservatively. Case. A 32-year-old nulliparous woman presented with infertility secondary to suspected uterine leiomyomata. A laparoscopic resection of the presumed leiomyomata was performed, and the pathology showed a uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex cord tumor. Because of the patient's desire to preserve fertility, a hysterectomy was not performed. She has been followed for the past 18 months, and there is no evidence of tumor recurrence. Conclusion. Resection of the tumor without hysterectomy and close follow-up may preserve fertility without compromising survival in patients with uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors.
ISSN:0090-8258
1095-6859
DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2003.09.011