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Brain Metastasis in Endometrial Cancer: A Systematic Review
Daniela Sambataro1,2, Vittorio Gebbia2, Annalisa Bonasera1
1Medical Oncology Unit, Umberto I Hospital, 94100 Enna, Italy.
Background:
Brain metastases (BMs) from endometrial cancer (EC) are rare and challenging to treat, with limited standardized guidelines. This systematic review aims to evaluate the incidence, therapeutic strategies, and outcomes associated with brain metastases in EC patients, offering insights for clinical practice and future research.
Methods:
A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PRISMA guidelines, including PUBMED up to October 2024. Reports reporting individual or aggregate data on EC brain metastases were included. Descriptive and quantitative analyses were performed on incidence, treatment modalities, and survival outcomes. Three reports that used data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results and National Cancer Database were used only to assess the incidence of brain metastases from endometrial carcinoma.
Results:
From 911 reports identified, we included 99 reports, identifying 594 cases; these and the case of a patient with brain metastasis from endometrial carcinoma followed at our center were used for analysis of disease characteristics; incidence; and treatment modalities, such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and combinations. Survival outcomes were influenced by treatment type and disease characteristics, with multimodal approaches showing improved outcomes.
Discussion:
This review underscores the rarity of EC brain metastases and highlights the need for tailored, multimodal treatment strategies. Future research should focus on prospective trials and molecular profiling to optimize management.
