Journal Scans
Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix: Prognostic Factors and Survival Advantage With Platinum Chemotherapy
Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix
JR Embry, MG Kelly, MD Post, MA Spillman
20110201
2011 Mar 1
Gynecol Oncol
Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix: Prognostic Factors and Survival Advantage With Platinum Chemotherapy
Gynecol Oncol. 2011 Mar 1;120(3):444-448, JR Embry, MG Kelly, MD Post, MA Spillman
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
Abstract
Abstract
Objective: Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix (LCNEC) is a rare cervical neoplasm associated with poor survival. Our objective was to identify treatments associated with improved survival. Methods: Relevant data were abstracted from an English literature MEDLINE search, SEER database, and a patient treated at our institution. Multivariate analysis was performed by generating Cox proportional hazard ratios.Results: We identified 62 patients with LCNEC: 49 cases from the English literature,...
