Extrauterine endometrial stromal sarcoma arising in a background of endometriosis following prior total abdominal hysterectomy

Abstract

This article describes a case of endometrial stromal sarcoma arising in a background of endometriosis presenting several years after total abdominal hysterectomy. Discussion of endometrial stromal sarcoma ensues as well as review of pertinent imaging findings.

Keywords

Endometriosis hysterectomy endometrial stromal sarcoma computed tomography ultrasound magnetic resonance imaging

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