Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) Consensus Review: Uterine and Ovarian Leiomyosarcomas. (1st November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hensley, Martee L.; Barrette, Brigitte A.; Baumann, Klaus; Gaffney, David; Hamilton, Anne L.; Kim, Jae-Weon; Maenpaa, Johanna U.; Pautier, Patricia; Siddiqui, Nadeem Ahmad; Westermann, Anneke M.; Ray-Coquard, Isabelle
• Is Part Of: International journal of gynecological cancer. Volume 24(2014)Supplement 3
• Page Start: S61
• Page End: S66
• Publication Date: 2014-11-01
• Subjects: Uterine leiomyosarcoma -- Ovarian leiomyosarcoma -- Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup; Generative organs, Female -- Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.99465
• DOI: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000000261
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1048-891X

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: The Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup aimed to provide an overview of uterine and ovarian leiomyosarcoma management. Methods: Published articles and author experience were used to draft management overview. The draft manuscript was circulated to international members of the Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup for review and comment, and appropriate revisions were made. Results: The approach to management of uterine and ovarian leiomyosarcoma management is reviewed. Conclusions: Uterine and ovarian leiomyosarcomas are rare and aggressive cancers that require specialized expertise for optimal management.