Immunohistochemical markers in differential diagnosis of endometrial stromal sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma in an endometrial polyp: A case report

Authors : Shana Nikhat Khan, Shana Nikhat Khan, Ekta Patidar, Ekta Patidar, Ranjana Hawaldar, Ranjana Hawaldar

DOI : 10.18231/j.achr.2023.013

Volume : 8

Issue : 1

Year : 2023

Page No : 56-59

Leiomyosarcoma is the malignant counterpart of leiomyoma. It arises from smooth muscle of the uterus and is rare tumor that account for 2-5% of all uterine malignancy. We report a case of 60 years old female who presented with post menopausal bleeding with endometrial polyp. A total abdominal hysterectomy specimen was received in our center. A differential diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma/ Endometrial stromal sarcoma was made by histopathological examination. Immunohistochemistry report confirmed the diagnosis of uterine Leiomyosarcoma.
 

Keywords: Leiomyosarcoma, Postmenopausal bleeding, Endometrial polyp, Immunohistochemistry


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