Leiomiosarcoma uterino en una anciana / Cervical Leiomiosarcoma in an aged woman

RESUMEN

Se describe el caso clínico de una paciente senil, asistida en el Hospital Oncológico "Conrado Benítez" de Santiago de Cuba, por presentar sangrado vaginal desde hacía un mes. Al examen físico ginecológico se observó un tumor que se desplazaba a través del cuello uterino, el cual fue diagnosticado como un leiomiosarcoma uterino. Se realizaron los exámenes correspondientes, incluida la biopsia, cuyos resultados confirmaron dicho diagnóstico.

ABSTRACT

The case report of a senile patient, attended in "Conrado Benítez" Oncological Hospital from Santiago de Cuba is described, for presenting vaginal bleeding for a month. During the physical and gynecological examination a tumor was observed extending through the cervix, which was diagnosed as an uterine leiomiosarcoma. The corresponding exams were carried out, including biopsy which results confirmed the diagnosis.