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Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 1/2012

01-02-2012 | Case Report

Low-Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma in Young Age: A Clinicopathological Report

Authors: Chhindo Devi Jassal, Bijay Laxmi Patnaik, Aabha Divya, Sudha Prasad

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Issue 1/2012

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Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is a rare tumor of mesodermal origin. It constitutes 0.2 % of all uterine malignancies and represents ~10 % of all uterine sarcomas. It may be mistaken for leiomyoma, as identifying it clinically is difficult and is more often diagnosed postoperatively after a histopathological examination [1]. Classically, ESS appears as a single nodule, multiple solid-cystic masses, or a poorly demarcated lesion with occasional cystic degeneration grossly [1]. …
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Title
Low-Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma in Young Age: A Clinicopathological Report
Authors
Chhindo Devi Jassal
Bijay Laxmi Patnaik
Aabha Divya
Sudha Prasad
Publication date
01-02-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-012-0137-9

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