Soft Tissue and Uterine Leiomyosarcoma

J Clin Oncol. 2018 Jan 10;36(2):144-150. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2017.75.9845. Epub 2017 Dec 8.

Abstract

Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is one of the most common subtypes of soft tissue sarcoma in adults and can occur in almost any part of the body. Uterine leiomyosarcoma is the most common subtype of uterine sarcoma. Increased awareness of this unique histology has allowed for the development of drugs that are specific to LMS and has begun to shed light on the similarities and possible unique aspects of soft tissue and uterine LMS. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of the epidemiology, diagnosis, genomics, and treatment options for LMS.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Drug Development
  • Female
  • Genomics / methods
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Leiomyosarcoma / drug therapy*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / genetics
  • Sarcoma / diagnosis
  • Sarcoma / drug therapy*
  • Sarcoma / genetics
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / genetics
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Uterine Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / genetics