[Uterine leiomyosarcoma]

A case of leiomyosarcoma of the uterus in a 46-year-old patient is described. The sarcoma developed within a leiomyoma and reached the weight of 9,000 g. The preoperative diagnosis was uncertain. During the operation the case was suspected of malignancy only histologically proved malignant. The patient died of metastases 70 days after hysterectomy coupled with bilateral adnexectomy, in spite of cytostatic treatment.