Retroperitoneal leiomyomas: a rare tumor of the pelvis.
Kaohsiung J Med Sci
; 18(12): 636-9, 2002 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12670041
ABSTRACT
Retroperitoneal leiomyomas are extremely rare and have a good prognosis. Long-term follow-up reveals no metastasis but local recurrences do occur. These tumors, like uterine leiomyomas, are frequently accompanied by hyaline or myxoid changes as well as a trabecular pattern. Most are positive for estrogen and progesterone receptors. Herein, we report a 46-year-old woman with retroperitoneal leiomyomas who had undergone laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy 5 years previously due to uterine leiomyomas. Treatment by laparoscopic excision was successful and immunohistochemical staining of the tumor tissue was negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms
/
Leiomyoma
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Kaohsiung J Med Sci
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Taiwan