Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma: a rare entity

Journal Title: The Indian Practitioner - Year 2014, Vol 67, Issue 7

Abstract

Endometrial stromal sarcoma is a rare malignant uterine tumour, constituting 0.2% of all gynaecological malignancies. Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (LGSS) poses a great diagnostic challenge. A case of LGSS, diagnosed on histopathology examination of the hysterectomy specimen is reported here.

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A Gupta, S Nanda

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A Gupta, S Nanda (2014). Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma: a rare entity. The Indian Practitioner, 67(7), 450-452. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-582979