Primary leiomyosarcoma of the fallopian tube: a case report

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2005;26(3):333-5.

Abstract

A primary leiomyosarcoma (LMS) arising from the left fallopian tube in a perimenopausal 48-year-old woman is reported. Primary tubal LMS is an uncommon, exceedingly rare neoplasm, accounting for only a few reported cases so far. To our knowledge, the present case is the 17th tubal LMS reported in the English-language literature. The diagnosis is usually made at the time of laparotomy for a pelvic or adnexal mass or other gynaecological indications. As in ovarian neoplasms, the mainstay of treatment is represented by debulking surgery consisting of total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, random biopsies, peritoneal washing and excision of all the abdominal tumour masses. Although the approach is radical, the clinical behaviour is very poor. The role of adjuvant radio- or chemotherapy still remains unsolved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Fallopian Tube Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome