Case report: Recurrence of a uterine tumor resembling ovarian sex-cord tumor.
BACKGROUND
Uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex-cord tumors are very rare uterine neoplasias that generally behave in a benign manner. We report the case of a uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex-cord tumor that recurred after hysterectomy.


METHODS
A 35-year-old nulliparous woman presented with abdominal discomfort, galactorrhea and abnormal vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound examination showed a heterogeneous uterine tumor composed of cystic and solid parts. Because of the patient's desire to preserve fertility, tumor resection was scheduled. Frozen sections suggested malignancy and led to abdominal hysterectomy. The final histological diagnosis was uterine tumor resembling ovarian sex-cord tumor. Three years into follow-up, metastasis occurred.


CONCLUSIONS
Although uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex-cord tumors generally behave in a benign manner, they may in rare cases metastasize.
O'Meara
Alix C
AC
Centre of Oncology/Hematology, Stadtspital Triemli, Birmensdorferstrasse 497, 8063 Zuerich, Switzerland. alix.omeara@triemli.stzh.ch
Giger
Olivier T
OT
Kurrer
Michael
M
Schaer
Gabriel
G
D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001706:Biopsy; D001761:Bleomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005047:Etoposide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007813:Laparotomy; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis / Q000473:pathology*; D012008:Recurrence; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*
D001761:Bleomycin; D005047:Etoposide; D002945:Cisplatin