Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) consensus review: Uterine and ovarian leiomyosarcomas

Martee L. Hensley, Brigitte A. Barrette, Klaus Baumann, David Gaffney, Anne L. Hamilton, Jae Weon Kim, Johanna U. Maenpaa, Patricia Pautier, Nadeem Ahmad Siddiqui, Anneke M. Westermann, Isabelle Ray-Coquard

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Abstract

Objectives: The Gynecologic CancerInterGroup aimedtoprovideanoverviewofuterine 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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S61-S66
JournalInternational Journal of Gynecological Cancer
Volume24
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2014

Keywords

  • Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup
  • Ovarian leiomyosarcoma
  • Uterine leiomyosarcoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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