# Case Series of Rare Uterine Smooth Muscle Tumors: Diagnostic Challenges and Clinical Implications

**Authors:** Mah Sheena Kalpaka Mohammed, Abdul Rahman El Kinge, Ehsan Ahmad

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.102302 · Cureus · 2026-01-26

## TL;DR

This case series highlights rare uterine smooth muscle tumors and the challenges in diagnosing and treating them.

## Contribution

The study presents a detailed analysis of rare uterine tumor cases to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies.

## Key findings

- Rare uterine smooth muscle tumors show varied histopathological and immunohistochemical features.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for determining appropriate treatment and patient outcomes.
- Cases include leiomyomas, UTROSCT, STUMP, and leiomyosarcoma variants with distinct clinical implications.

## Abstract

Uterine smooth muscle tumors exhibit a wide range of pathological forms and biological behaviors. While leiomyomas are typically benign and frequently encountered, there exist rare variants and malignant counterparts that present notable diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This case series explores a diverse group of uterine smooth muscle tumors, including leiomyomas with elevated mitotic figures, uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex cord tumors (UTROSCT), smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP), myxoid leiomyosarcoma, and inflammatory leiomyosarcoma. Each case is described with a focus on histopathological features, immunohistochemical profile, clinical presentation, and corresponding management. The series underscores the importance of precise pathological categorization in guiding individualized treatment approaches.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** myxoid leiomyosarcoma (MONDO:0003359), inflammatory leiomyosarcoma (MONDO:0003347)

## Full-text entities

- **Genes:** SMN1 (survival of motor neuron 1, telomeric) [NCBI Gene 6606] {aka BCD541, GEMIN1, SMA, SMA1, SMA2, SMA3}, SF1 (splicing factor 1) [NCBI Gene 7536] {aka BBP, D11S636, MBBP, ZCCHC25, ZFM1, ZNF162}, TP53 (tumor protein p53) [NCBI Gene 7157] {aka BCC7, BMFS5, LFS1, P53, TRP53}, CALB2 (calbindin 2) [NCBI Gene 794] {aka CAB29, CAL2, CR}, PGR (progesterone receptor) [NCBI Gene 5241] {aka NR3C3, PR}, FH (fumarate hydratase) [NCBI Gene 2271] {aka FMRD, HLRCC, HsFH, LRCC, MCL, MCUL1}, EREG (epiregulin) [NCBI Gene 2069] {aka EPR, ER, Ep}, ESR1 (estrogen receptor 1) [NCBI Gene 2099] {aka ER, ESR, ESRA, ESTRR, Era, NR3A1}, MLANA (melan-A) [NCBI Gene 2315] {aka MART-1, MART1}, DES (desmin) [NCBI Gene 1674] {aka CDCD3, CSM1, CSM2, LGMD1D, LGMD1E, LGMD2R}, MME (membrane metalloendopeptidase) [NCBI Gene 4311] {aka CALLA, CD10, CMT2T, NEP, SCA43, SFE}, CALD1 (caldesmon 1) [NCBI Gene 800] {aka CDM, H-CAD, HCAD, L-CAD, LCAD, NAG22}
- **Diseases:** FH-deficient leiomyomas (MESH:C538191), sarcomas (MESH:D012509), uterine mesenchymal tumors (MESH:C535700), fatigue (MESH:D005221), bleeding (MESH:D006470), uterine neoplasm (MESH:D014594), benign tumors (MESH:D009369), muscle tumor (MESH:D019042), Inflammatory leiomyosarcoma (MESH:D007890), inflammatory (MESH:D007249), myxoid (MESH:D045888), necrosis (MESH:D009336), STUMP (MESH:D018235), tumour cell necrosis (MESH:D018307), UTROSCT (MESH:D010051), PEComa (MESH:D054973), endometrial stromal tumors (MESH:D036821), abdominal distension (MESH:D000007), Leiomyoma (MESH:D007889), pelvic (MESH:D034161), menorrhagia (MESH:D008595), weight loss (MESH:D015431), pelvic pain (MESH:D017699), dysmenorrhea (MESH:D004412), HLRCC (MESH:C535516), endometrial stromal neoplasms (MESH:D016889), -deficient (MESH:D007153), epithelial or stromal neoplasms (MESH:D009375), metastases (MESH:D009362), anemia (MESH:D000740)
- **Chemicals:** H&amp;E (MESH:D006371), 2SC (-)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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