Uterine leiomyosarcoma metastasis to the pancreas: report of a case and review of the literature

J Gastrointest Cancer. 2012 Jun;43(2):361-3. doi: 10.1007/s12029-010-9172-x.

Abstract

Introduction: Uterine leiomyosarcoma is an aggressive malignant tumor that often leads to metastatic dissemination, generally in the lungs, liver, brain, and bones. Despite the fact that pancreatic neoplasms spread easily, the pancreas is not a usual target organ from other neoplasms.

Case report: We present a rare case of metastasis to the pancreas from uterine leiomyosarcoma treated with segmental resection with no recurrence at this stage. A review of the literature is later presented showing no similar case to what has been reported.

Discussion: Surgical resection of unique pancreatic metastases is a safe practice. An increase in the survival rate has been demonstrated after resection of metastases from renal cell carcinoma, although it has not been proved with metastases from other locations. Further trials are needed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Leiomyosarcoma / secondary*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / therapy
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Lung Neoplasms / therapy
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / therapy
  • Radiotherapy
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / therapy

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents