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Primary leiomyosarcoma of broad ligament: case report and review of literature

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Abstract

Introduction

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the broad ligament (LBL) is a very rare and highly malignant gynecological tumor.

Materials and methods

A 45 year old hysterectomized woman with this rare tumor is presented. Treatment consisted of resection of the tumor along with omental and peritoneal sampling and adjuvant chemotherapy. No evidence of metastasis was present after 15 months of follow up.

Conclusion

Complete surgery along with adjuvant chemotherapy or radiation and a close follow up for recurrence are advocated to optimize disease free survival.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pt. B.D. Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, 6/9J, Medical Campus, Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India

    Nirmala Duhan, Nidhi Rajotia & Neetu Sangwan

  2. Department of Pathology, Pt. B.D. Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India

    Sunita Singh

  3. Department of General Surgery, Pt. B.D. Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India

    Yogender Singh Kadian

  4. Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

    Urmila Duhan

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Duhan, N., Singh, S., Kadian, Y.S. et al. Primary leiomyosarcoma of broad ligament: case report and review of literature. Arch Gynecol Obstet 279, 705–708 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-008-0777-2

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