Leiomyosarcomas of the small intestine misdiagnosed as ovarian masses: report of three cases

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 1998;19(3):271-4.

Abstract

Leiomyosarcomas of the small intestine are rare lesions. Because of their aspecific symptoms, diagnosis is often made at a late stage and, in women, must be distinguished from ovarian tumors. Three cases of large, abdominal masses, evaluated preoperatively as being ovarian tumors, are presented. At histology all three were diagnosed as leiomyosarcomas of the small intestine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Intestine, Small*
  • Laparotomy
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed