Retrospective analysis of 80 cases with uterine carcinosarcoma, leiomyosarcoma and endometrial stromal sarcoma in China, 1988-2007.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Uterine sarcomas are rare gynecological malignancies with poor prognosis and high mortality. We provides clinical information of uterine sarcoma patients at Changhai Hospital of Secondary Military Medical University in Shanghai, China, over a 20-year period.

Design and methods

Satisfied the criteria for the study, a total of 80 female patients with uterine sarcomas were retrospectively evaluated. Overall survival was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier method.

Main outcome measures

The following information was extracted from our medical records: age, presentations, blood types, stages, ultrasonographic results, therapies and follow-up.

Results

Of the 80 patients, the mean age of onset was 57.3±2.03 years, and the highest frequency occurred in 51-60 age group. E

SUBMITTER: Gao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4014242 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature