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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2021; 9(23): 6907-6915
Published online Aug 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i23.6907
Uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex cord tumor: A case report and review of literature
Fang-Fang Zhou, Ying-Tao He, Ying Li, Min Zhang, Fang-Hong Chen
Fang-Fang Zhou, Ying-Tao He, Ying Li, Fang-Hong Chen, Department of Ultrasound, Lishui Central Hospital, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China
Min Zhang, Department of Pathology, Lishui Central Hospital, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Zhou FF was responsible for collecting the medical history of the patient and drafting the paper; He YT was responsible for collecting the medical history of the patient; Li Y was responsible for drafting the paper; Zhang M is a pathologist who provided the pathological results; Chen FH reviewed the literature and revised the manuscript; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Fang-Hong Chen, BSc, Chief Doctor, Department of Ultrasound, Lishui Central Hospital, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 289 Kuocang Road, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China. fanghongchen4323@163.com
Received: April 25, 2021
Peer-review started: April 25, 2021
First decision: May 24, 2021
Revised: June 2, 2021
Accepted: June 17, 2021
Article in press: June 17, 2021
Published online: August 16, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex cord tumor (UTROSCT) is a rare histological form of endometrial stromal and related tumors. Limited knowledge of the disease can make diagnosis difficult. Here, we present the case of a 51-year-old woman with UTROSCT.