Objective Leiomyoma with bizarre nuclei (LBN) is a variant of uterine leiomyoma, which has replaced the previous category of atypical leiomyoma and must be distinguished from smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP). However, previously published series of atypical leiomyoma might have included both LBN and STUMP, due to the lack of strict diagnostic criteria. Based on such hypothesis, we aimed to define the risk of recurrence in LBN. Study Design A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed by searching 4 electronic databases for all studies assessing the outcome of patients with atypical leiomyoma or LBN. The pooled absolute risk of recurrence was calculated. The included studies were subdivided into two subgroups based on the criteria used: LBN + STUMP or LBN-only. Results Twelve studies with 433 patients were included. The pooled risk of recurrence was 5.5% overall. The funnel plot showed two cluster of studies which superimposed to the two subgroups. In the LBN + STUMP cluster/subgroup, the pooled risk of recurrence was 7.7%. In the LBN-only cluster/subgroup, the pooled risk of recurrence was 1.9%. Statistical heterogeneity was null in all analyses. Conclusion Our results show a risk of recurrence of 1.9% for LBN; higher recurrence rates in older studies are likely due to the inclusion of STUMPs.
Risk of Recurrence in Uterine Leiomyoma with Bizarre Nuclei: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Travaglino A.;
2021-01-01
Abstract
Objective Leiomyoma with bizarre nuclei (LBN) is a variant of uterine leiomyoma, which has replaced the previous category of atypical leiomyoma and must be distinguished from smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP). However, previously published series of atypical leiomyoma might have included both LBN and STUMP, due to the lack of strict diagnostic criteria. Based on such hypothesis, we aimed to define the risk of recurrence in LBN. Study Design A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed by searching 4 electronic databases for all studies assessing the outcome of patients with atypical leiomyoma or LBN. The pooled absolute risk of recurrence was calculated. The included studies were subdivided into two subgroups based on the criteria used: LBN + STUMP or LBN-only. Results Twelve studies with 433 patients were included. The pooled risk of recurrence was 5.5% overall. The funnel plot showed two cluster of studies which superimposed to the two subgroups. In the LBN + STUMP cluster/subgroup, the pooled risk of recurrence was 7.7%. In the LBN-only cluster/subgroup, the pooled risk of recurrence was 1.9%. Statistical heterogeneity was null in all analyses. Conclusion Our results show a risk of recurrence of 1.9% for LBN; higher recurrence rates in older studies are likely due to the inclusion of STUMPs.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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