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Year: 2014   |   Volume: 3   |   Issue: 3   |   Page: 260-263     View issue

Endometrial stromal sarcoma in an adolescent girl: A case study and review


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Abstract

Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is a rare mesenchymal tumor which usually occurs in the age group 40-60 years. Our patient is an adolescent girl of 17. A case of ESS in a 30 year old female has been reported once before. A high level of suspicion is required for pre-operative diagnosis in younger age group. Type 1 hysterectomy with removal of tubes and ovaries is the treatment. The patient requires regular follow up

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Daniel S, Viswanathan M, Sulekha Devi P. Endometrial stromal sarcoma in an adolescent girl: A case study and review. Clin Cancer Investig J. 2014;3(3):260-3. https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-0513.132128
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Daniel, S., Viswanathan, M., & Sulekha Devi, P. (2014). Endometrial stromal sarcoma in an adolescent girl: A case study and review. Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal, 3(3), 260-263. https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-0513.132128

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