Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma of the ectocervix after therapy for breast cancer.

Authors :: Boardman CH
Webb MJ
Jefferies JA
Source :: Gynecologic oncology [Gynecol Oncol] 2000 Oct; Vol. 79 (1), pp. 120-3.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Objective: Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma is an uncommon, indolent uterine sarcoma that can arise in extrauterine locations. The objective of this study was to report on a previously unpublished site of origin for a low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma.<br />Methods: A case of a low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma arising in the ectocervix after goserelin hormonal therapy for breast cancer was studied.<br />Results: Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma can arise in the ectocervix even in the absence of endometriosis.<br />Conclusion: Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of sarcomas of the ectocervix.<br /> (Copyright 2000 Academic Press.)

Subjects :: Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal adverse effects
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal therapeutic use
Breast Neoplasms drug therapy
Female
Goserelin adverse effects
Goserelin therapeutic use
Humans
Middle Aged
Endometrial Neoplasms pathology
Neoplasms, Second Primary pathology
Sarcoma, Endometrial Stromal pathology
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms pathology

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