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ArticleGynecologic oncology reports2026

Müllerian adenosarcoma in a young adult: A case report and literature review of diagnostic and management challenges.

Charles Malisaba Posite, Biruk Legesse, Ndungo Etienne, Musubao Justine, Samuel Tumwesigire, Abraham Birungi, Mirna Batista Santos, Suleman Essa Ahmed, Henry Wabinga, Raymond Atwine

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Charles Malisaba PositeDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Biruk LegesseDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Ndungo EtienneFaculty of Medicine, Université Catholique du Graben, Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Musubao JustineFaculty of Medicine, Université Catholique du Graben, Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Samuel TumwesigireDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Abraham BirungiDepartment of Pathology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Mirna Batista SantosDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Suleman Essa AhmedDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Henry WabingaDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Raymond AtwineDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.

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Abstract

Background: Müllerian adenosarcoma is a rare biphasic uterine malignancy typically affecting postmenopausal women. Its occurrence in young, nulliparous women is extremely uncommon, presenting diagnostic challenges, especially in cases of presumed recurrences. Case Presentation: A 22-year-old nulliparous woman presented with a presumed recurrent, enlarging prolapsing uterine mass and post-coital bleeding. Her history was notable for two prior excisions of a similar mass without histopathological review. Examination revealed a 6 cm friable mass protruding through the cervical os. Given the recurrence and risk of hemorrhage in a resource-limited setting, a total abdominal hysterectomy was performed. Gross examination identified a 9x6x4 cm polypoid mass confined to the fundus. Histopathology confirmed high-grade endometrial adenosarcoma, characterized by classic biphasic features, significant spindle-cell atypia, and a brisk mitotic rate (>10 mitoses/10 HPFs). Immunohistochemistry showed stromal positivity for CD10 and PR. No myometrial invasion or lymphovascular space invasion was observed. The patient remains asymptomatic under a rigorous three-month surveillance protocol. Conclusion: This case highlights a rare high-grade presentation in a young adult. Despite aggressive histological features, the absence of myometrial invasion supports definitive surgery followed by intensive long-term surveillance. This report underscores the necessity of a high index of suspicion for malignancy in recurrent polypoid masses within the reproductive age group and addresses critical gaps regarding fertility preservation and age-specific management protocols.

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Case ReportFertility PreservationLiterature ReviewMüllerianAdenosarcomaRecurrenceYoung Adult

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