title: Mesenchymal Tumors of the Female Genital Tract: Treatment.
abstract: Mesenchymal tumors of the female genital tract include various benign and malignant neoplasms. Mesenchymal tumors may arise from the stroma or associated elements of the organ of origin, such as connective tissue, vascular or neural structures, or others. Malignant mesenchymal tumors of the female genital tract represent a rare group of gynecologic cancers. They are generally aggressive tumors, with a propensity for local and distant recurrence. The mainstay of treatment usually involves surgical excision of the primary tumor. Malignant mesenchymal tumors of the female genital tract are generally refractory to systemic chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This review highlights the treatment options for the most common types of mesenchymal tumors of the female genital tract.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey 9E, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Electronic address: mdelcarmen@partners.org.
authors.forename: Marcela G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Del Carmen
keywords: Female genital tract; Mesenchymal tumors; Ovary; Treatment; Uterus; Vagina; Vulva