The term 'uterine STUMP' (smooth-muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential) is currently used to define a heterogeneous group of uterine tumors distinct from leiomyomas and leiomyosarcomas. This rare entity is often characterized by a slow growth and protracted patient survival when compared to leiomyosarcomas but few data are available about its clinical management and outcome. In this review, we summarize the current state of knowledge about uterine STUMP, with a particular focus on cases of recurrence.
Recurrent Uterine Smooth-Muscle Tumors of Uncertain Malignant Potential (STUMP): State of The Art / Alessandro Rizzo, Angela Dalia Ricci, Maristella Saponara, Antonio DE Leo, Anna Myriam Perrone, Pierandrea DE Iaco, Maria Abbondanza Pantaleo, Margherita Nannini. - In: ANTICANCER RESEARCH. - ISSN 0250-7005. - ELETTRONICO. - 40:(2020), pp. 1229-1238. [10.21873/anticanres.14064]
Recurrent Uterine Smooth-Muscle Tumors of Uncertain Malignant Potential (STUMP): State of The Art
Alessandro Rizzo
;Angela Dalia Ricci;Maristella Saponara;Antonio DE Leo;Anna Myriam Perrone;Pierandrea DE Iaco;Maria Abbondanza Pantaleo;Margherita Nannini
2020
Abstract
The term 'uterine STUMP' (smooth-muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential) is currently used to define a heterogeneous group of uterine tumors distinct from leiomyomas and leiomyosarcomas. This rare entity is often characterized by a slow growth and protracted patient survival when compared to leiomyosarcomas but few data are available about its clinical management and outcome. In this review, we summarize the current state of knowledge about uterine STUMP, with a particular focus on cases of recurrence.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
