Primary Ovarian Leiomyosarcoma: A case report.
- Author:
Won Sang PARK
;
Seong Beom LEE
;
Jung Yong LEE
;
Sang Ho KIM
;
Choo Soung KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Leiomyosarcoma;
Primary;
Ovary
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
1996;30(6):548-550
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Primary leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor of the ovary. We experienced a case of primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma in a 68 year old woman. Microscopically, the tumor was characterized by interlacing bundles of plump spindle cells that showed immunoreactivity for alpha-smooth muscle actin, pleomorphic multinucleated giant cells and an increased mitotic rate. Ultrastructural features included abundant smooth muscle type filaments and irregular bodies. Consequently, this case has led us to propose ultrastructural and immunohistochemical criteria for primary ovarian leiomyosarcoma.
