Octreotide induced remission of a refractory small cell carcinoma of the endometrium

Int J Gynecol Cancer. 1999 Jan;9(1):80-85. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1438.1999.09886.x.

Abstract

This is the first report of remission obtained with octreotide in a woman diagnosed with recurrent small cell carcinoma of the endometrium with neuroendocrine features, refractory to a combination of etoposide, cisplatin, and radiation therapy. Stabilization of disease was obtained with a combination of tamoxifen and leuprolide depot. Regression of disease was then achieved by the addition of octreotide. The use of octreotide as an antitumor agent is reviewed.