Treatment of Low Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.

Kim, Ji Hoon; Rhim, Chae Chun; Namkoong, Sung Eun

Original Article

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2002;45(12):2289-2294.
Published online December 1, 2002.

Treatment of Low Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.

Ji Hoon Kim, Chae Chun Rhim, Sung Eun Namkoong

Deptartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to obtain information on the prognosis and treatment of the low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Three patients with low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma treated in kangnam St. Mary's hospital between 1993 and 2002 were evaluated. The clinical stage, management and outcome were analyzed. RESULTS: Those patients with low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma had a long overall survival in the presence of receiving hormonal therapy after initial surgery. Two are alive with disease-free status, one has shown a partial response to hormonal treatment. CONCLUSION: Surgery is the primary treatment for low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma. High dose hormonal replacement as adjuvant therapy will be associated with a lengthened overall survival in patients with low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma.

Key Words: Low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma