Treatment of Low Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Author:
Ji Hoon KIM
1
;
Chae Chun RHIM
;
Sung Eun NAMKOONG
Author Information
1. Deptartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma
- MeSH:
Humans;
Prognosis;
Sarcoma, Endometrial Stromal*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002;45(12):2289-2294
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
