| Abstract | A primary leiomyosarcoma (LMS) arising from the left fallopian tube in a perimenopausal 48-year-old woman is reported. Primary tubal LMS is an uncommon, exceedingly rare neoplasm, accounting for only a few reported cases so far. To our knowledge, the present case is the 17th tubal LMS reported in the English-language literature. The diagnosis is usually made at the time of laparotomy for a pelvic or adnexal mass or other gynaecological indications. As in ovarian neoplasms, the mainstay of treatment is represented by debulking surgery consisting of total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, random biopsies, peritoneal washing and excision of all the abdominal tumour masses. Although the approach is radical, the clinical behaviour is very poor. The role of adjuvant radio- or chemotherapy still remains unsolved. |
| Authors | L Mariani, M Quattrini, M Galati, B Dionisi, G Piperno, F Modafferi, C Sbiroli
(Affiliation: Department of Gynecological Oncology, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute of Rome, Italy.)
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| Journal | European journal of gynaecological oncology
(Eur J Gynaecol Oncol)
Vol. 26
Issue 3
Pg. 333-5
( 2005)
ISSN: 0392-2936 Italy |
| PMID | 15991540
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Fallopian Tube Neoplasms
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Female
- Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
- Humans
- Leiomyosarcoma
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Middle Aged
- Treatment Outcome
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