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01-03-2011 | Short Communication

A rare tumor of the female genital tract: primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma

Authors: Ozgen Solmaz Arslan, Cigdem Sumer, Gulcin Cihangiroglu, Mine Kanat-Pektas, Tayfun Gungor

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Special Issue 1/2011

Abstract

Introduction

Primary ovarian leiomyosarcomas are rare gynecological tumors, which usually affect postmenopausal women.

Materials and methods

This short communication aims to remind this uncommon malignant pathology by describing a case and presenting a short review of the literature.

Conclusion

Unfortunately, these tumors are aggressive and have a poor prognosis.

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Title: A rare tumor of the female genital tract: primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma
Authors: Ozgen Solmaz Arslan
Cigdem Sumer
Gulcin Cihangiroglu
Mine Kanat-Pektas
Tayfun Gungor
Publication date: 01-03-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-010-1735-3

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A rare tumor of the female genital tract: primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Conclusion

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