Increased LDH5/LDH1 ratio in preoperative diagnosis of uterine sarcoma with inconclusive MRI and LDH total activity but suggestive CT scan: a case report

Increased LDH5/LDH1 ratio in preoperative diagnosis of uterine sarcoma with inconclusive MRI and LDH total activity but suggestive CT scan: a case report

Abstract Background Morcellation of undiagnosed uterine sarcoma is cause of abdominal/pelvic dissemination, residual tumor and recurrence. In the preoperative evaluation of suspect uterine masses, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) total activity are referred to a...

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Main Authors: Antonio Mollo, Antonio Raffone, Antonio Travaglino, Annalisa Di Cello, Gabriele Saccone, Fulvio Zullo, Giuseppe De Placido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Fibroid
LDH isoforms
Serum markers
Occult malignancy
Surgical approach
Choice of therapy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-018-0662-5

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