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To highlight the diagnostic challenges and treatment approaches for uterine leiomyosarcoma presenting with acute abdomen.

Uterine Leiomyosarcoma Incidentally Diagnosed After Sigmoid Colon Perforation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Highlighting Individualized Surgical and Oncologic Decision-Making

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Case report details surgical intervention for uterine leiomyosarcoma found during emergency surgery, indicating need for individualized treatment.

To highlight the diagnostic challenges and treatment approaches for uterine leiomyosarcoma presenting with acute abdomen.
Case report of a 45-year-old woman with sigmoid colon perforation due to uterine mass invasion.
Emergency exploratory laparotomy followed by total abdominal hysterectomy and additional procedures.
Narrative review of literature on incidental uterine sarcoma diagnoses during emergency surgery.
Six total cases of uterine sarcomas diagnosed incidentally during emergency surgery were identified in literature.
Most patients presented with acute abdominal symptoms resembling gastrointestinal issues.
All cases received definitive surgical management during the initial emergency intervention.

Palyvou et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report details surgical intervention for uterine leiomyosarcoma found during emergency surgery, indicating need for individualized treatment.