Management of uterine leiomyosarcoma

Abstract

The low incidence of uterine sarcomas requires many issues associated with its biology and clinical course to be followed with more research. Unsatisfactory surgical outcomes and a high risk of cancer dissemination make it worthwhile to consider the feasibility of supplementary systemic treatment. The currently employed chemo- and hormonal therapy is characterised by low efficacy. There is some hope in reports on targeted treatment. However, a comprehensive assessment of the efficacy of this kind of therapy is restricted by a small number of patients using it. Moreover, clinical studies using targeted therapies involve patients with a highly advanced disease, and the therapeutic results are assessed mainly via analysis of progression-free survival but not the clinical response.

Keywords: chemotherapy; surgical treatment; uterine sarcoma.