Uterine Carcinosarcoma
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| File:Carcinosarcoma of the endometrium - annotated.jpg | |
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Other Names[edit]
Malignant mixed müllerian tumor of corpus uteri; Mixed müllerian cancer of corpus uteri; Carcinosarcoma of the corpus uteri; Malignant mixed Müllerian tumor of the corpus uteri
Pathophysiology[edit]
Carcinosarcoma of the corpus uteri is a rare, malignant, mixed epithelial and mesenchymal tumor of the uterine body composed of high-grade carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements.
Clinical presentation[edit]
It may present with vaginal bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge, abdominal pain and/or pelvic mass, with a polypoid tumor sometimes protruding through the cervical canal.
Risk factors[edit]
Association with Tamoxifen therapy, long-term unopposed estrogen use and previous pelvic radiotherapy has been reported.
External links[edit]
- Carcinosarcoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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