Recurrent spindle cell sarcoma in pregnancy: a case report

Authors

  • Dr. Mugambi JW Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Dr. Chemwey RN Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Dr. Ondieki DK Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59692/jogeca.v28i2.342

Keywords:

Pregnancy, Spindle cell sarcoma, Anterior abdominal wall, Adverse maternal and fetal outcome, Suboptimal management

Abstract

Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (MFH) is a soft tissue sarcoma usually involving limbs and retroperitoneum. MFH  of the anterior abdominal wall is rare with a high recurrence rate. Though wide surgical excision is the mainstay of  treatment, it creates large abdominal wall defects that need reconstruction. The addition of chemotherapy and  radiotherapy optimize the chances of survival and cure. We report a case of twice recurrent pleomorphic spindle cell  sarcoma of the anterior abdominal wall in pregnancy, with adverse maternal and fetal outcome. 

Author Biographies

Dr. Mugambi JW, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. Chemwey RN, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. Ondieki DK, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 19676-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

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Published

2016-12-31

How to Cite

MUGAMBI, J., CHEMWEY, R. ., & ONDIEKI, D. (2016). Recurrent spindle cell sarcoma in pregnancy: a case report . Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa, 28(2), 21–23. https://doi.org/10.59692/jogeca.v28i2.342

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Vol. 28 No. 2 (2016): JOGECA Volume 28 Issue 2

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