Large uterine smooth muscle tumors of unknown malignant potential mimicking a mucinous ovarian tumor: A challenging preoperative diagnosis

Affiliations

¹ Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit 1, Department of Surgical Sciences, City of Health and Science University Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
² Pathology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University and City of Health and Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

Stefano Fucina et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2025 May.

. 2025 May;169(2):845-847.

doi: 10.1002/ijgo.16131. Epub 2024 Dec 31.

¹ Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit 1, Department of Surgical Sciences, City of Health and Science University Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
² Pathology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University and City of Health and Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

No abstract available

Keywords: STUMP; diagnosis; management; mucinous; mucinous ovarian tumor; smooth muscle tumors of unknown malignant potential; ultrasound.

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