Leiomyosarcoma of the uterine cervix associated with pregnancy: A case report and review of literature

Highlights • Management of cervical leiomyosarcoma in pregnancy requires a multidisciplinary approach. • Ovarian preservation is preferred in young patients with early stage cervical leiomyosarcoma. • Routine lymphadenectomy in patients with early stage cervical leiomyosarcoma is not useful.

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Published in:Gynecologic oncology reports 2016-08, Vol.17 (C), p.45-48
Main Authors: Whitcombe, Dayna D, Valente, Philip T, Acosta, Ometeotl M, Kost, Edward R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Summary:Highlights • Management of cervical leiomyosarcoma in pregnancy requires a multidisciplinary approach. • Ovarian preservation is preferred in young patients with early stage cervical leiomyosarcoma. • Routine lymphadenectomy in patients with early stage cervical leiomyosarcoma is not useful.
ISSN:2352-5789
2352-5789
DOI:10.1016/j.gore.2016.05.012