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Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma - A Rare Case Report

Devi A .

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Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma (ESS) is a rare    malignant tumour of the Endometrium occurring in the age group of 40 – 50 years. A proper preoperative diagnosis is difficult and in most cases the diagnosis is confirmed after hysterectomy. This is a case of low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma presenting as post-menopausal bleeding for which fractional curettage was done. HPE report showed high grade serous endometrial carcinoma. CT report showed   heterogeneous enhancing lesion in the endometrial cavity.  As surgery was main treatment of endometrial stromal   sarcoma, the staging laparotomy was done. HPE revealed Low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma with right pelvic node involvement.


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