the present study evaluate the histopathologic findings and clinical indications in hysterectomized patients based on sonographic assessments. this study population consisted of all patients who were referred to the pathology ward of imam reza educational and treatment center (kermanshah, iran) during march 2006 to may 2012. the samples were stained with hematoxylin-eosin after fixation in form...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate if uterine myoma is associated with breast cancer. METHODS This case-control study used a nationwide database in Taiwan. We identified 24,315 patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer as cases and matched them with 24,281 patients without breast cancer on age, sex, urbanization, income, and initial diagnosis date. Patients with prior mastectomy were excluded. We used l...

INTRODUCTION Haemorrhages from the genital tract remain a major threat to the life of patients with advanced cervical cancer. It is possible to achieve haemostasis by both surgical techniques and the procedure of endovascular uterine artery embolization. However, in some women with loco-regionally advanced cervical cancer the obliteration of the uterine arteries is not effective. AIM Evaluati...

Background: Small cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix is a highly malignant form of cancer in women, characterized by its high propensity for rapid extra-pelvic distant metastasis and poor prognosis. The best treatment strategy for this type of cancer is still controversial. Case presentation: We report here a case of small cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix treated by extensive total hyster...

The association of uterine leiomyoma with increased risk of breast cancer is controversial. Therefore, we used the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan to examine breast cancer incidence and mortality among Asian patients with and without uterine leiomyoma. We compared breast cancer incidence and mortality between 22,001 newly diagnosed uterine leiomyoma patients and 85,356 ind...

abstract carcinoma of the cervix is a common neoplasm and accounts for a considerable number of cervical diseases that lead to death in developing countries. in these countries early detection and improved methods of treatment have resulted in comparatively better control of the cancer and long survival however, invasive and metastatic disease still occurs. the authors present the case report o...

Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) of uterine cervical cancer is extremely rare. A 54-year-old woman with uterine cervical cancer treated with surgery and radiotherapy developed LM manifesting as ptosis 17 years later. Although rare, LM should be considered in patients with a history of uterine cervical cancer presenting with cranial nerve symptoms.

•We present two cases of advanced uterine cancer that were treated with the combination of metronomic cyclophosphamide and bevacizumab.•Targeting angiogenesis can provide disease control in patients with advanced uterine cancer.•Randomized controlled trials comparing metronomic and conventional regimens in advanced uterine cancer are required.