Complete response of a stage IV uterine papillary serous carcinoma to neoadjuvant chemotherapy with Taxol and carboplatin

Gynecol Oncol. 1999 Jun;73(3):461-3. doi: 10.1006/gyno.1999.5361.

Abstract

Uterine papillary serous carcinoma (UPSC) is an aggressive histologic subtype of endometrial cancer. Currently, no effective chemotherapy regimens exist. We report a case of complete response of a stage IV UPSC to neoadjuvant chemotherapy with Taxol and carboplatin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Carboplatin / administration & dosage
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Papillary / drug therapy*
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Papillary / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage
  • Remission Induction
  • Uterine Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Carboplatin
  • Paclitaxel