Clinicopathologic 
Study of the Uterine Sarcoma

Keimyung Medical Journal 1990;9(4):434-438.

Clinicopathologic Study of the Uterine Sarcoma

자궁육종의 임상병리학적 고찰

이탁; 차순도

Abstract

Sarcoma of the uterus is a malignant tumor arising from the muscle or connective tissue and very rare malignant tumor. There are only a few case reports in Korea. We have experienced fifteen cases of the uterine sarcoma between 1980 and 1989 for 10 years. The results were obtained as follows: 1. The distribution of uterine sarcoma by histologic type was 5 cases(33.3%) for leiomyosarcoma; 6 cases(40.0 %) for malignant mixed mullerian tumor; 3 cases(20.0%) for endometrial stromal sarcoma. 2. The average age was 48.9 years and the most frequent occurrence was noted in the groups of fifties. 3. The clinical symptoms were abnormal uterine bleeding(60.0%); abnormal mass(20.0%); abdominal disten- sion(13.3%); and abdominal pain(7.7%). 4. The primary sites were the cervix(7.7%); endometrium(46.7%); and myometrium(26.6%).

Key Words: Endometrial stromal sarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma, Malignant mixed Mullerian Tumor