A case of sarcoma associated with endometriosis of the omentum

Coutifaris B, B. Coutif Aris, B Coutifaris, Christodoulacos G, G. Christodoulacos, Salamalekis E, E Salamalekis, A. Chryssicopoulos, Chryssicopoulos A, E. Deligiorgi-Politi, Deligiorgi-Politi E
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 1982 · vol. 20(2) , pp. 167–170 · doi:10.1016/0020-7292(82)90033-9 · PMID:6125441 · W2088904053
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This paper reports a case of sarcoma developing from an endometrioid polycystic tumor of the omentum and discusses the potential development and prognosis of adenocarcinoma or sarcoma from endometriosis.

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We have reported a case of a sarcoma developing from a large endometrioid polycystic tumor of the omentum. Furthermore, we have discussed the possibilities of the development of adenocarcinoma or sarcoma on a substrate of endometriosis and commented on the prognosis associated with them.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Omentum Peritoneal Neoplasms Sarcoma Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Middle Aged Peritoneal Neoplasms Peritoneal Neoplasms Sarcoma Sarcoma

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