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Recurrent endometrial stromal sarcoma in the cecum causing intussusception

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Introduction

Most endometrial stromal sarcomas (ESS) develop recurrent disease at pelvis and lung. Recurrent ESS in the cecum causing intussusception is a rare but emergent phenomenon.

Case report

After initial surgical treatment in 1997, a 41-year-old female developed recurrent ESS in the cecum causing ileo-colic intussusception in 2008, which were operated with right hemicolectomy. The patient was then treated with progestin for 2 years to date. She has since been disease-free.

Conclusion

This case report emphasizes the importance of long-term follow-up and initial surgical treatment of ESS and suggests systemic hormonal therapy in case of recurrence.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan

    Chao-Hsu Li

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan

    Wen-Chun Chang

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Li, CH., Chang, WC. Recurrent endometrial stromal sarcoma in the cecum causing intussusception. Arch Gynecol Obstet 283, 899–901 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-010-1508-z

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