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RARE CASE OF ENDOMETRIAL STROMAL TUMOUR

ROSHAN JULAIKA PARVEEN A

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Uterine sarcomas constitute 2-5 percent of all uterine malignancies. Endometrial stromal sarcoma accounts for 15 percent of all uterine sarcomas. Endometrial stromal sarcomas are rare uterine malignancies of mesodermal origin. The usual presentation are abnormal vaginal    bleeding, abdominal lump and mild lower abdominal pain. In this case report ,we present a case of Endometrial stromal sarcoma presented as post menopausal bleeding. Total  abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salphingo     oophorectomy was done. On Histopathological examination it turned out as a case of High grade Endometrial stromal    sarcoma.

 


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