Leiomyosarcoma

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

• The majority of patients with leiomyosarcoma remain asymptomatic for decades.
• Most leiomyosarcomas are diagnosed incidentally at an advanced stage.
• They are invariably aggressive and associated with the poor prognosis.

Prognosis: The prognosis of leiomyosarcoma is poor and it depends on varying factors:

• Tumor size
• Tumor location
• Tumor type/Grade
• DNA content
• Hormonal receptor status
• cellular division and mitotic rate
• local and distant extension

Survival Rate of Leiomyosarcoma by staging:

Stage	Percentage
stage 1	60
stage 2	35
stage 3	28
stage 4	15

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Leiomyosarcoma treatment consist of multidisciplinary approach and is best carried out at the specialized hospital setting.

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

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