Uterine Carcinosarcoma

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Carcinosarcoma
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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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