Fibroids

Question 1

Which clinical features would make you suspicious that a fibroid was a leiomyosarcoma?

Answer 1

Large solitary fibroid
Rapid growth
Perimenopausal or menopausal
Unresponsive to oestrogen withdrawal

Question 2

How many cases of gynaecological sarcoma are diagnosed in the uk each year?

Answer 2

Over 400 cases per year

Question 3

What is the incidence of unexpected sarcoma at time of surgery?

Answer 3

Under 50 years old = 1 in 1250

Over 50 years old = 1 in 400