Primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma as a new component in the nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome: a case report

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Apr;188(4):1093-5. doi: 10.1067/mob.2003.86.

Abstract

The case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the ovary in a 20-year-old Italian woman with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCC) is described. This report first shows the association of ovarian leiomyosarcoma with NBCC, expanding the complex nature of this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology*
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / pathology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*