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

Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2014 Nov;24(9 Suppl 3):S61-6. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000000261.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Consensus
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / therapy
  • Medical Oncology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Societies, Medical
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / therapy