Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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An unusual case of cervical leiomyosarcoma in an adoloscent girl

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2020;9(12):5121-5123.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20205258

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Abstract

Primary leiomyosarcoma of the uterine cervix is an exceedingly rare tumor. It is malignant mesenchymal tumour of smooth muscle origin. We report a case of 15-year-old adolescent girl who presented with complain of excessive bleeding per vaginum off and on since 3-4 months and was diagnosed as leiomyosarcoma of cervix. Patient was advised further management but father refused as according to them when bleeding has stopped completely then what is the need of further treatment. In this article we want to highlight the points: what is prognosis and survival of such patient whose mass was removed completely and patient is not willing for further treatment inspite of knowing the aggressive nature of tumor and if hysterectomy is the answer what about the reproductive outcome in such young girls and what is the prospect of uterine transplant surgery.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sri Guru Ramdass Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, Punjab, India

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