Treatment of Low Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma / 대한산부인과학회잡지

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.