Abstract
Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma is often too large to be completely removed. We report a 67-year-old woman successfully treated with neoadjuvant CYVADIC (cyclosphosphamide, vincristine, adriamycin and dacarbazine). The tumor was removed with the right kidney and ureter and a part of the vena cava after 2 courses of CYVADIC. The tumor recurred at the duodenum 7 years later and was completely removed following neoadjuvant CYVADIC. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy could be helpful for the complete resection of advanced leiomyosarcoma.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
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Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
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Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
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Dacarbazine / administration & dosage
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Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
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Female
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Humans
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Leiomyosarcoma / drug therapy*
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Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
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Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / surgery
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Vincristine / administration & dosage
Substances
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Vincristine
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Dacarbazine
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Doxorubicin
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Cyclophosphamide