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Clinical Unit for Pathology „Ljudevit Jurak“ University Hospital Center „Sisters of Mercy“
ENDOMETRIAL STROMAL SARCOME
– RARE UTERINE TUMOR
A case report and literature review
Tonči Visković1, Mladen Krajcar1, Martin Gredičak1, Bruno Grabušić1,
Rajko Fureš1, Jadranka Šanjug1, Tanja Leniček2
Case report
Keywords: endometrial stromal sarcoma, therapy
Summary. Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is uncommon uterine malignant tumor and makes approximately 0.2 %
of all gynecological malignancies. It is the rarest tumor in the group of mesenchymal uterine tumors. Diagnosis may be
difficult, since differentiation between several soft-tissue uterine neoplasms such as highly cellular leiomyoma, cellular
endometrial polyp, low-grade Mullerian carcinosarcoma and adenomyosis is tricky. Treatment is surgical, hysterectomy
and bilateral adnexectomy is obligatory, the role of lymphadenectomy is still controversial. Since ESS is hormone dependent tumor, hormone therapy as adjuvant therapy can be taken into consideration. In this article we present a 57-yearold patient, clinically asymptomatic, with peculiar TV ultrasound feature, and ESS diagnosed on patho-histologically
after operation due to presumed benign diagnosis.
Introduction
Group of mesenchymal uterine tumors includes different types of sarcomas (leiomyosarcoma, endometrial
stromal sarcoma) and Mullerian mixed malignant tumors
(carcinosarcoma). They are histologically and biologically different. Given the rarity of these tumors, they represent “terra incognita” in corpus uteri malignancies.
Their many unclear features, and highly aggressive behavior challenge pathologists and frustrate physicians.
Epidemiology
Sarcomas represent 4–9 % of all uterine invasive tumors with annual incidence of 1.6–3.3 cases in 100 000
women/year (1,2). Most common histological variety is
made up of malignant Mullerian mixed tumors (50%),
followed by leiomyosarcomas (30%), and by endometrial stromal sarcomas (10–15%) with incidence respectively 0.82 (malignant Mullerian mixed tumors) 0.64
(leiomyosarcomas) and 0.19 (endometrial stromal sarcomas) per 100000 women/year. Mean age of patients
at the time of detection varies depending on histological
type. Incidence of leiomyosarcomas increases with the
age, with a peak of incidence around the age of 52 years
(mean age 48–55) and then incidence declines in older
age. Mean age of onset of carcinosarcoma is 62–67
years. Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) intends to
appear in younger age compared with other sarcomas
and in more than 50% of patients appears before menopauses (mean age 41–63) (1–3). In this article we deal
with this malignant tumor.
Pathogenesis, biology and cytogenetics
The pathogenesis of ESS is unknown, but as ESS are
hormone sensitive tumors, a state of high estrogen could
act as a growth stimulus. Exposure to tamoxifen, unopposed estrogens, and conditions such as polycystic disease of ovary is implicated in occurrence of this tumor.
Increased incidence of ESS is noticed in women of
black race (4). The origin and biology of stromal sarcomas are poorly understood. There is a relation between
chromosomal aberrations and endometrial sarcomas.
Specific translocation t (7;17) (p15; q21) was described
in most of the ESS (12). Chromosomal deletion on 7p
was the most common finding (55.6%) in ESS and may
play a role in tumor development and progression (13).
These tumors are diploid with a low S-phase fraction
(11). An important key to improve the knowledge of tumorigenesis of ESS is identification and characterization of genes that are mutated in this rare tumor and that
are responsible for altered cell cycle. Recently, some
new, sophisticated techniques such as cDNA arrays together with PCR (Polymerase chain reaction is a technique to make many copies of a specific DNA region in
vitro) and immunohistochemistry enabled us to identify
more than 300 genes mutated in stromal endometrial
sarcoma. Among most significantly downregulated
genes where those of SFRP proteins, protein 4 (Secreted frizzled–related protein4/ SFRP4). SFRP4 is a member of the SFRP family that contains a cysteine-rich
domain homologous to the putative (supposed, assumed) Wnt-binding site of Frizzled proteins. SFRP act
as soluble modulators of Wnt-signalling (Wnt – acronym in the field of genetics that stands for “Wingless/
Integrated”). The Wnt-signallig pathways are a group of
signal transduction pathways which begin with proteins
that pass signals into a cell through cell surface receptors. Wnt-signalling is a complex cascade of heterogeneous molecules that play an important role in development of different organs (i.e. organogenesis). And more,
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there is evidence that mutations of Wnt–signaling is
responsible for tumorigenesis in different organs. There
is a proof that SFRP4 plays a role in the sequence of
Wnt-signallig through beta-catenin, one multifunctional protein that is fundamental for tumor suppressing.
Recently it has been demonstrated that expression of
beta-catenin is adjusted in opposite way to SFRP4 and
is increased both in ESS and UES. According to this
newly discovered fact it has been suggested that SFRP4
could be a possible onco-suppressor involved in deregulation (mis regulation) of Wnt sequence and in pathogenesis of ESS and UES (12,13,15).
Pathohistology
ESS where, for a long time, subdivided in high grade
and low grade, in relation to number of mitosis (6,9).
Subsequently the traditional classification of ESS has
been replaced, and high-grade tumors without recognizable evidence of a definite endometrial stromal phenotype are now termed undifferentiated endometrial sarcomas (UES) instead of high-grade ESS. In the latest
2003. WHO classification, endometrial stromal tumors
are divided into:
a) Endometrial stromal nodule (ESN)
– well circumscribed, soft, non-encapsulated neoplasm – tan to yellow cut surface – M/E non-infiltrating
border – lobulated or finger like projections into the
myometrium that are less than 3 mm long and less than
3 in number
b) Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma
(LGESS or ESS)
– irregular nodular growth involving the endometrium with varying degrees of permeation to myometrium
including warm like plugs of tumor that fill the myometrial veins (often extending to parametria veins) – proliferation of uniformly small cells closely resembling
those of endometrial stroma in the proliferative stage.
The cells have scanty cytoplasm, oval to round nuclei
and unnoticeable (unremarkable) nucleoli – significant
atypia and pleomorphism are absent – mitotic activity is
usually less than 5/10 high power fields
c) Undifferentiated endometrial
or uterine sarcoma (UES)
– polypoid, fleshy, grey to yellow endometrial masses
and often show prominent hemorrhage and necrosis –
marked cellular atypia and abundant mitotic activity,
often including atypical forms – they lack the typical
growth pattern and vascularity of low-grade ESS and
displace the myometrium in contrast to the infiltrative
pattern of low-grade ESS – they resemble the sarcomatous component of carcinosarcoma
In this classification the differentiation between lowgrade and undifferentiated tumors is not made on mitotic count but based on nuclear pleomorphism and necrosis (11,15,66). Since myometrial and vascular invasion are the two features that help us to differentiate
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Figure 1. Makrocroscopic image of endometrial stromal sarcoma
ESS from ESN and the UES resembles the sarcomatous
component of carcinosarcoma (UES represents a highgrade sarcoma that lacks specific differentiation and
bears no histological resemblance to endometrial stroma), extensive sampling of the tissues is required for
confirmation of diagnosis (5,6). Macroscopically EES
is presented like a single, well defined intramural mass
with or without polypoid component, or more frequent
like one marked adenomyosis which invades myometrium and extends at serosa in approximately half of
cases. Surface is yellow-brownish, on cut grayish. Lesion has fluffy consistence unlike a classic leiomyoma,
and doesn’t present protuberant, bulgy aspect characteristic for myoma. Rarely there are myxoid or cystic aspects or focal hemorrhages and necrosis (Fig 1).
Diagnosis
Differentiation between several soft-tissue neoplasms
demonstrating arborizing vasculature (vascularization)
such as highly cellular leiomyoma, cellular endometrial
polyp, low-grade Mullerian adenosarcoma and adenomyosis the diagnosis of ESS may become more difficult.
Clinical presentation
The most common symptom of ESS is abnormal
uterine bleeding and occurs in about 90% of women.
Uterine enlargement shows up to 70 % of cases. ESS
sometimes present with pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea.
An asymptomatic ESS occurs in 25% individuals.
About 30 to 50% of the ESS has extra uterine spread at
the time of the diagnosis (16,17).
Immunohistochemistry
CD10 is a cell-surface neutral endopeptidase, seen
originally on immature lymphoid cells. Recently, CD10
expression has been shown in several nonhematopoietic
neoplasm, including endometrial stromal sarcomas
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(20). Immunomarkers such as desmin, h-caldesmon,
oxytocin receptors, CD10, and inhibin are useful in distinguishing cellular leiomyoma. They express h-caldesmon, desmin, and oxytocin receptors while CD10 and
inhibin expression is a feature of ESS (21–23). ESS is
almost always positive for both estrogen and progesterone receptors.
Hysteroscopy/curettage
Although ESS arises from the stroma (connective tissue) of the endometrium the main tumor mass is almost
always in myometrium, most ESS involve the endometrium as well, and uterine curettage may be helpful in
preoperative diagnosis (16,17). However, when the lesion is completely within the myometrium, the scrapings may not be helpful. In addition, hysteroscopic features of uterine sarcomas are often like those of endometrial polyps or submucosal myomas. Due to the great
similarity of ESS with normal endometrium (in proliferative stage), it may be impossible to diagnose it with
certainty on curettage fragments, and the definitive diagnosis can be made only on a hysterectomy specimen.
Imaging diagnostic
(radiology and ultrasound)
Ultrasound imaging is not of great use, it is unreliable, and can lead to the incorrect diagnosis of adenomyosis or uterine leiomyoma. Trans vaginal color Doppler shows low impedance flow compared to other benign tumors. Magnetic resonance imaging can be useful
for a preoperative diagnosis. The important imaging
feature that suggests ESS is the presence of bands (formations) of low-signal intensity within the area of myometrial invasion (18).
Therapy
The low incidence is a major limitation for setting big
trials. Currently, no evidence supports a defined treatment, and the best management appears to be surgical,
although hormone and radiotherapy are represented too.
Surgery
There are no reliable randomized studies related to
chirurgical treatment od ESS, but in general, the keystone is hysterectomy. Some authors take the ovarian
preservation into consideration, since this tumor attacks
younger population – cases under the age of 30 are described (30,35,39). In post menopause, standard treatment remains hysterectomy and bilateral adnexectomy.
The role of lymphadenectomy remains limited because
the great percentage of ESS patients with none metastasis in lymph nodes either way develop recurrences (27–
29,31–34,36–39).
Hormone therapy
Hormone therapy is expected to be effective in ESS
because of estrogen and progesterone receptors in it.
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Hormones include megestrol/ medroxyprogesterone,
gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues,
and aromatase inhibitors (40). The mechanism of action
of progestins is to bind progesterone receptors and to
slow down regulate gene transcription leading to decreased endometrial gland and stromal proliferation.
GnRH agonists slows down regulate GnRH receptors in
the anterior pituitary gland, leading to a hypoestrogenic
state. Estrogen deprivation is most specifically achieved
using inhibitors that block the last stage in the biosynthetic sequence, that is, the conversion of androgens to
estrogens by the aromatase enzyme. The new generation aromatase inhibitors such as letrozole, when given
orally, inhibits peripheral aromatase and causes a
marked reduction in circulating estrogens. ESS shows
expression of aromatase enzyme and aromatase inhibitors such as letrozole and anastrozole can be used as
adjuvant treatment (33,51,52,54).
The literature data related to adjuvant hormone therapy for EES are rare and are based on small number of
patients. Particularly there are no studies of stage III, to
support use of hormones in therapy. Schwartz et al. suggested use of progesterone (for example megestrol acetate, in dosage 160 mg /day) at least for 24 months in
patients with complete resection of tumor (33).
Radiotherapy
RT in the form of brachytherapy with or without pelvic radiation can be used as adjuvant therapy. This will
be useful for control of local recurrences but with limited effect on long term survival (28,29,53). It is not
recommended routinely in FIGO stage-I and stage-II
disease. However, radiotherapy can be considered for
advanced or recurrent cases (28,29,53).
Chemotherapy should be reserved for patients with
hormone not-responsive tumor.
Prognosis
Clinical factors such as age, race, parity, menopausal
status and pathological factors including tumor size, tumor stage, nuclear atypia, mitotic activity, tumor necrosis, lymph vascular space invasion, DNA ploidy proliferative activity, and expression of hormone receptors,
are to be taken into consideration for prognosis. Prognostic factors for poor survival are: high age (older patients) – age more than 50 years, black race, advanced
stage, lack of primary surgery, nodal metastasis, high
mitotic count – more than 5 per 10 high-power fields,
CD10 negative or low expression and lack of estrogen
and progesterone receptors (25,26). Tumor classification is essential for prognosis (16,17,19). If properly
classified (since ESS represents a separate clinical entity and has a way much better life expectancy than other
sarcomas), the most important prognostic factor is the
stage of the disease at the time of detection.
2009. FIGO staging for uterine sarcomas (Leiomyosarcomas and ESS):
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Stage I (Tumor limited to the uterus): IA Less than or
equal to 5 cm; IB More than 5 cm
Stage II (Tumor extends beyond the uterus, within
the pelvis): IIA Adnexal involvement; IIB Involvement
of other pelvic tissues
Stage III (Tumor invades abdominal tissues, not just
protruding into the abdomen): IIIA One site; IIIB More
than one site; IIIC Metastases to pelvic and/or paraaortic lymph nodes
Stage IV: IVA Tumor invades bladder and/or rectum;
IVB Distant metastases
At FIGO stage I, the 5-year survival rate for ESS is
54% to nearly 100%. At stage-II it is 30%. For advanced
disease (stage III and IV) the survival is only 11%. As
these tumors are indolent (lazy) and have a tendency for
late recurrence, long-term follow up is essential. It shall
be once in 3 months for the first year after primary treatment. Than half-yearly for next 4 years. Thereafter annual follow up is sufficient (25–27,60).
Recurrent disease
Recurrences develop in one-third to one-half of patients with ESS and are usually limited to the pelvis and
lower genital tract. Distant metastasis to lungs and superior abdominal cavity may occur after several years,
even more than 20 years. Metastases in brain are rare
(54,55). A growth stimulus by estrogens on residual tumor cells may contribute to recurrence. After oophorectomy, estrogens produced by peripheral tissues or exogenous administration in the form of hormone replacement therapy may be a reason for recurrences (56).
There is no standard therapy for patients with recurrent disease. Recurrent ESS has been treated with hormone therapy, radiation, surgical re-excision, or a combination of these modalities (56,57).
Case Report
A 57 years old woman appeared in our Department,
send by her gynecologist in primary health care, for peculiar (problematic) ultrasound formation inside myometrium. She had no symptoms, nor mayor gynecological troubles so far. She delivered two healthy children.
Her menstrual cycles were irregular all her life. She
said: „I never knew when menstruation will come, and
when it came, I never knew when it will stop “. Patient
was premenopausal, her last “irregular” bleeding
stopped 7 days before first consultation.
At bimanual examination an enlarged uterus and normal ovaries were found.
When transvaginal sonography was performed in our
department, within an enlarged uterus (9.1 x 6.9 x 5.3
cm) an unusual, well limited anechogenic formation
(structure) 3.5x3 cm showed up inside myometrium,
along with two minor (1.5 and 1.7 cm) fibromas; endometrium thickness was 4.5 mm, cavum uteri empty
(Figure). Both ovaries normal.
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Figure 2. CT of pelvis showed intensive postcontrast display
of myometrium
CT of pelvis showed: “… intensive postcontrast display of myometrium with a zone of lower density 3.5
cm which implicates complicated cyst, decomposition
of tissue...” (Figure). Blood biochemistry finding, and
tumor markers were normal. As a matter of fact, we
have never seen such clinical (asymptomatic enlarged
uterus) combined with unusual ultrasonic and CT display, (anechogenic, lower density formation within
myometrium), so we concluded that it is most likely a
coliquified / liquefied myoma / fibroma. Therefore, according to enlarged uterus, age and parity of patient,
total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpyngooophorectomy was performed.
Pathohistological finding showed endometrial stromal sarcoma. Pathohistological finding: Uterus is enlarged 10x8x4 cm. In uterine cavity protrudes a tumor 4
cm in longer diameter, surface of cut is grayish, (Figure), consistence of tumor is medium solid, in some
places soft. Tubal tissue did not show any pathohistological change. In both ovaries some inclusive cysts are
visible. Exocervical epithelium is regular. In endocervical area some duplicated subcylindrical reserve cells are
visible. Endometrial stroma is sturdy with mostly small
tubular glands, coated with cylindric epithelium. Tumor
that protrudes into cavity is made of uniformed, oval,
atypical cells endometrial stroma type, with expressed
vascularization with small regularly (normally) blood
vessels. In 1/10 high power fields 1 mitosis is found.
Immunohistochemistry of tumor cells demonstrate partially positive reaction on CD10, SMA and desmin. Tumor cells in “hot spot” also demonstrate nuclear positivity on estrogen and progesterone receptors in 90%
cells. Tumor is partly polypoid, partly in lobulated form,
partly in finger like projections invades over than ½ of
myometrium. Clusters of tumor cells are within vascular spaces (blood vessels) of myometrium. Conclusion:
histological and immunohistochemical analysis correspond to ESS-low grade. Tumor is limited to the wall of
corpus uteri (infiltrates ½ of myometrium) and vascular
infiltration is present.
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Since it was a tumor in stage IA, no further therapy
was necessary. Patient is ordered for first follow-up
control in 3 months.
Conclusion
Endometrial stromal sarcomas are very rare malignant tumors that make about 0.2% of all uterine malignancies.
A proper preoperative diagnosis is difficult and in
most cases the diagnosis is confirmed after hysterectomy for a presumed benign disease.
Therapy is surgical, and includes hysterectomy and
salpingo-oophorectomy, with or without lymphadenectomy depending on stage of tumor. Lymph node dissection provides prognostic information and treatment
guidance; however, the potential therapeutic value of
lymph node dissection remains to be determined.
Patients with sarcoma stromal endometrial with extra-uterine spread of disease, should be submitted to debulking surgery with removal of greatest part of tumor
possible and subsequently treated with hormone adjuvant therapy (megestrol acetate 160 mg/day) possibly
based on knowledge of hormone receptors status, and
up to regression of disease or toxicity of drug itself.
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Address for correspondence: Tonči Visković, M.D., Ph.D.,
General Hospital Zabok, Department of Obstetrics and Gynedology, Bračak 8, Zabok, Republic of Croatia
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Odjel za ginekologiju i opstetriciju Opće bolnice Zabok,
Klinički zavod za patologiju „Ljudevit Jurak“ KBC-a „Sestre milosrdnice“
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SARCOMA STROMALE ENDOMETRIALE
– RIJEDAK GINEKOLOŠKI TUMOR
Prikaz slučaja i pregled literature
Tonči Visković,1 Mladen Krajcar,1 Martin Gredičak,1 Bruno Grabušić,1
Rajko Fureš,1 Jadranka Šanjug,1 Tanja Leniček2
Prikaz bolesnice
Ključne riječi: endometralni stromalni sarkom, liječenje
Sažetak. Endometralni stromalni sarkom (ESS) je rijedak tumor. Pojavnost ESS-a je oko 1–2 na milijun žena godišnje.
Razlikovanje ovog tumora od nekih tumora mekog tkiva kao što su leiomiom, endomatralni polip, karcinosarkom i
adenomiza je teško, te se dijagnoza najčešće postavlja nakon operacije. Liječenje je kirurško. Histerektomija i obostrana
adneksektomija su obvezni. Budući su hormonski receptori pozitivni, razmatra se uvođenje adjuvantne hormonske terapije. Zbog rijetkosti ovog tumora ne postoje randomizirane studije, a podatci u literaturi se uglavnom svode na prikaz
slučaja. Prikazali smo bolesnicu s neobičnim UZV i radiološkim nalazom u uterusu, bez subjektivnih simptoma. Dijagnoza endometralnog stromalnog carcinoma je postavljena nakon učinjene histerektomije.
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