Leiomyosarcoma of the stomach and small intestine |
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Authors: | I Lalowicz J Myka?a-Cie?la B Ber |
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Institution: | I Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych Sl, AM w Katowicach. |
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Abstract: | Three cases of leiomyosarcoma are presented. The primary lesion to the stomach was seen in 2 patients while the small intestine in the remaining patient. Two patients underwent radical surgery. All patients were treated with multiple drug regimens. Radiotherapy was additionally carried out in one patient. One patient who underwent radical surgery and given maintaining chemotherapy is alive in the complete remission since 6 years while two remaining patients died within 3 and 6 years because of recurrence and haematopoietic proliferation. |
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