Myxoid endometrial stromal sarcoma of the uterus |
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Authors: | Kasashima Satomi Kobayashi Masako Yamada Mitsuoki Oda Yoshio |
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Institution: | Graduate School of Medical Science, Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. |
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Abstract: | A rare case of a myxoid type of endometrial stromal sarcoma of the uterus in a 41-year-old woman is reported. A tumor was found in the myometrium and was well circumscribed, measuring 9 x 7 x 7 cm in size. The tumor was mainly composed of a hypocellular area with tumor cells separated by prominent myxoid stroma. The tumor cells were spindle-shaped and resembled endometrial stromal cells. Numerous small thin-walled vessels were seen throughout the tumor. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were diffusely stained for estrogen and progesterone receptors and CD10, and focally and weakly for HHF35, alpha-smooth muscle actin and desmin, but not stained for h-caldesmon. These results indicated that the tumor originated from endometrial stromal cells. The tumor had an increased mitotic activity (MIB-1 labeling index: 1-10%), and focally showed nuclear pleomorphism. Thus, this tumor had a malignant potential and was diagnosed as a myxoid type of low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma. The patient is currently well with no evidence of local recurrence or metastasis 21 months after the operation. This case indicates a wide morphological spectrum of endometrial stromal tumor. A myxoid endometrial stromal sarcoma should be considered in the different diagnosis of the intramural myxoid tumors in the uterus. |
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Keywords: | endometrial stromal sarcoma immunohistochemistry myxoid change uterus |
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