Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2002 Dec;45(12):2289-2294.
Treatment of Low Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
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- 1Deptartment 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.
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