Endometrial stromal sarcoma of the uterus presenting as pulmonary metastasis. (1st August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Binesh, Fariba; Taghipour Zahir, Shokouh; Akhavan, Ali; Roshan Bovanlu, Taghi
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-08-01
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-008565
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is a rare uterine sarcoma. Compared with other uterine malignancies, it occurs at an earlier age (42–58 years) and about 10–25% of the patients are premenopausal. The tumours have an indolent growth, with a tendency for late recurrence. Metastases are rarely detected before the diagnosis of the primary lesion. We report a case of ESS with pulmonary metastasis as a prodromal manifestation.