Endometrial stromal sarcoma: Analysis of recurrence following adjuvant treatment
Abstract Objective Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is a rare and indolent form of uterine cancer with ill-defined post-operative treatment guidelines. The goal of this study was to evaluate the rate of recurrence and the effect of various adjuvant treatment modalities. Methods Patients with ESS at...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Gynecologic oncology 2012-04, Vol.125 (1), p.141-144 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Abstract Objective Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is a rare and indolent form of uterine cancer with ill-defined post-operative treatment guidelines. The goal of this study was to evaluate the rate of recurrence and the effect of various adjuvant treatment modalities. Methods Patients with ESS at 4 institutions were identified (1986–2007). Patient demographics, pathology, treatment, and follow-up information were collected. Chi-square statistical analysis was performed. Results Forty-three patients with ESS were identified. All patients initially underwent hysterectomy. Twenty-eight (66.7%) had early stage, 12 (28.6%) had advanced stage ESS, and 2 (4.8%) had no staging information. Eight patients received pelvic and or vaginal cuff radiation treatment, with or without chemotherapy. Sixteen of 43 patients experienced a recurrence at an average of 100.5 months. Thirty-three patients were treated with progestin therapy alone or followed expectantly. Complete outpatient records were available for 28 of these patients. Sixteen patients (57%) were followed expectantly while 12 (43%) received progestins. Patients receiving progestins vs. expectant management had a lower rate of recurrence in stage 1 (14.3% vs 38.5%, p = 0.26) and all stages (33% vs 50%, p = 0.38). Twenty-three of 28 (82.1%) patients underwent initial oophorectomy. Eight of 23 (34.8%) had a recurrence, compared to 4 of 5 (80%) in those who retained their ovaries ( p = 0.06). Conclusions ESS is a rare cancer that is difficult to study. We found removal of the adnexa and post-operative treatment with progestin therapy decreased recurrence rates. These two treatment strategies should be considered in the treatment of patients with all stages of ESS. |
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ISSN: | 0090-8258 1095-6859 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.10.010 |