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Uterine Leiomyosarcoma with Breast Metastasis: A Case Report

Author(s): Sevtap Karaman, Hakan Harputluoglu

Uterine leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is rare malignant neoplasm. Approximately 2% to 5% of all uterine malignancies [1]. Uterine leiomyosarcoma usually occur with vaginal bleeding, in the less frequently seen pelvic pain, pelvic mass, and uterine enlargement. Surgery is the primary treatment for uterine leiomyosarcoma. A 56 year old woman presented at vaginal bleeding. On admission, CT scan revealed lung and breast metastatic nodules. First she underwent surgery and then received chemotherapy. After 2 years than surgery she underwent total mastectomy. Histopathology report showed metastasis of leiomyosarcoma. In this report we describe an unusual case of uterine leiomyosarcoma with metastases to the breast.

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