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CHONDROSARCOMA OF THE UTERUS A RARE CASE REPORT

Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.3, No. 1)

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Page : 59-62

Keywords : Uterine sarcoma; Chondrosarcoma; MMMT;

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Abstract

Chondrosarcoma of the uterus is an extremely rare type of pure heterologous uterine sarcoma.Here a case report of a 60 year old woman presented with postmenopausal bleeding, she was evaluated and managed by Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingoopherectomy. As a follow up histopathological Examination of the specimen revealed Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumour Heterologous differentiation (CHONDROSARCOMA) with myometrial invasion. Hence patient underwent External Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy. Thus chondrosarcoma of the uterus can no longer be treated in a homogenous fashion.

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