Uterine Carcinosarcoma
Other Names[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
Association with Tamoxifen therapy, long-term unopposed estrogen use and previous pelvic radiotherapy has been reported.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Carcinosarcoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".
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