
Dr. Julia Akhter Nira
CMH and Army Medical College, BangladeshTitle: Fibrosarcoma of ovary - A case report
Abstract
Fibrosarcoma of ovary, a tumour
arising do novo or secondary to malignant transformation of benign fibromatous
tumours, is an extremely rare malignant sex cord stromal tumour of ovary. As on today, the total number of reported
cases throughout the world is not more than hundred, There is no clearcut
diagnostic criteria, prognostic factor and treatment modalities. Usually it
presents as unilateral solid tumour. It can occur at any age though
postmenopausal diagnosis is more frequent. Majority of the patients present
with vague abdominal pain and a lump in lower abdomen arising from ovary.
Ultrasonographic findings usually reveals unilateral solid homogenous tumour in
ovary with uneven echo enhancement and increased vascularity. Serum tumor
markers and sex hormones such as CA-125 usually found within normal levels.
Peroperative frozen section study often concludes into wrong diagnosis,
postoperative histopathological diagnosis usually reveals spindle cells with
high mitotic activity with background of fibrous tissue. Depending on mitotic
activity, cellular atypia associated with haemorhage and necrosis, it is
differentiated from benign fibroma with mitotic activity. Immunohistochemistry
findings may be positive for vimentin, ?-inhibin, SMA, estrogen receptor,
progesterone receptor. Ki-67 positive rate is associated with degree of
severity of malignancy i.e, grading and prognosis. This studied case was having
the above features and was confirmed postoperatively by histological and later
by histochemistry with positive Vimentin and Ki-67. As there were not enough
cases to conclude a final treatment protocol, so far treated cases revealed
total cytoreductive surgery followed by postoperative chemotherapy has the
better prognosis. A round, solid unilateral heterogenous ovarian tumor should
be taken in differential diagnosis of ovarian fibrosarcoma. As this is an
extremely rare tumour of the ovary, there is usually no rise of specific tumuor
marker, no conclusive diagnostive criteria available at present, clinical
studies involving multicentered approach associated with studies at molecular
level is a prime requirement for the gynaecologist to diagnose and treat in a
better way in future.
Biography
Dr. Julia Akhter Nira is a Specialist
in infertility & reproductive medicine and has over 17 years of
experience in the field of Gynae and Obs. She obtained her MBBS from Dhaka
Medical College in 1999, followed by a diploma in Gynae & Obs from
Dhaka University in 2006. She then went on to receive her MCPS & FCPS
(Obs & amp; Gynae) from Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons in
2006 & 2009 respectively. In 2017, Dr. Nira completed her FCPS in
Reproductive endocrinology & infertility from Bangladesh College of Physicians
and Surgeons and is the first fellow in reproductive endocrinology and
infertility in Bangladesh. She has passed all her exams in the first chance. She
is serving in Bangladesh Armed Forces for last 22 years and has held various
positions in the field of Gynae and Obs, including Specialist in Gynae
& Obs at Combined Military Hospital(CMH) in Dhaka, Bangladesh from
2011-2013 & 2017-2019 and at CMH in Sylhet, Bangladesh from 2009-2010.
She also served as a Specialist in Gynae & Obs at Bangladesh Navy
Hospital in Chittagong, Bangladesh from 2006-2008. Dr. Nira has completed her
internship from Dhaka Medical College Hospital and residency in Gynae &
Obs from Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She also completed
her residency in Infertility and Reproductive medicine from Bangabandhu Shaikh
Mujib Medical University in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dr. Nira is a member of Obs
& Gynae Society of Bangladesh, Menopausal Society of Bangladesh,
Infertility Society of Bangladesh and Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons of
Bangladesh and recent past member of ASRM and SART since 2018. She is the
author of 4 original articles and co-author of 3 more. She is the founder member
of Fertility center, CMH Dhaka and now serving as Associate Professor &
Head of the Department in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obs
& Gynae of CMH CUMILLA and Armed Forces Medical College Cumilla.