STUMPED: pelvic smooth muscle tumour of uncertain malignant potential in a male
Abstract
Smooth muscle tumours of uncertain malignant potential (STUMPs) are rare neoplasms that present diagnostic difficulties due to their intermediate morphology. While they represent an uncommon uterine tumour type, extra-uterine especially in males, are exceptionally rare. This report presents a case of a STUMP in an older male patient, the origin of which could not be determined. The mainstay of treatment is surgical resection. Given this tumour type's uncertain biological potential and documented late recurrence in uterine STUMPs, prolonged surveillance is recommended.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Uterine Myomas and Treatments
Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Surgery Journal
- Publisher
- Medip Academy
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 423–426
- Publication date
- 23 February 2026