Leiomyosarcoma after uterine artery embolization. A case report.

Abstract

While the occurrence of preoperatively undiagnosed uterine leiomyosarcomas among patients undergoing hysterectomies has been reported, there are no reports of unsuspected leiomyosarcomas after uterine artery embolization. Criteria for selection of patients for the procedure should consider the possibility of leiomyosarcoma. With the increasing popularity of uterine artery embolization, cases like this are likely to be encountered in the future.