Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
3956684 | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Morphologically, there exist variants of uterine smooth muscle tumors that cannot be clearly interpreted and classified as benign or malignant. Because their behavior and clinical prognosis is also uncertain, the World Health Organization has termed these “smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential” (STUMP). Herein we describe 2 cases, present a review of the literature, and highlight the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic dilemmas associated with uterine STUMP in myomectomy specimens from women who wish to maintain or enhance their fertility. The clinical course of residual STUMP remains speculative.
Keywords
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health
Authors
George A. Vilos, Jennifer Marks, Helen C. Ettler, Angelos G. Vilos, Michel Prefontaine, Basim Abu-Rafea,