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. |
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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 |
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