Malignant transformation of uterine leiomyoma

Afaf A. Al Ansari, Fatima A. Al Hail, Emad B. Abboud

Qatar medical journal · 2012 · 33 citations · 5 references

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A rare case of malignant transformation of uterine leiomyoma is reported. A 54 year old lady, nulliparous and 2 years postmenopausal presented to gynecology clinic with a pelvi - abdominal mass and ultrasound scan suggestive of multiple uterine fibroid. Total abdominal hysterectomy performed. Histopathology report showed leiomyosarcomative changes from benign leiomyoma within the huge mass.

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