Primary ovarian carcinosarcoma: a case report and review of the literature

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Varras, M
Akrivis, C
Antoniou, N
Tolis, C
Stefanaki, S
Salamalekis, E
机构
[1] Univ Gen Hosp ATTIKON, Third Dist Natl Hlth Syst, Dept Obstet & Gynaecol 3, Athens, Greece
[2] G Chatzikosta Gen State Hosp Ioannina, Dept Obstet & Gynaecol, Dist Natl Hlth Syst, Epirus, Greece
[3] Univ Hosp Ioannina, Dist Natl Hlth Syst, Dept Internal Med, Sch Med, Epirus, Greece
[4] G Chatzikosta Gen State Hosp Ioannina, Dept Pathol, Dist Natl Hlth Syst, Epirus, Greece
关键词
carcinosarcoma; ovary; malignant mixed mesodermal; mixed Mullerian; tumor; pathology; chemotherapy; survival;
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R73 [肿瘤学];
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摘要
Primary ovarian carcinosarcoma is characterized by an admixture of malignant epithelial and stromal elements. This neoplasm is extremely rare with fewer than 400 cases reported in the English literature. Its histogenesis, clinical features and optimal treatment remain unclear because of the rarity of primary ovarian carcinosarcoma. This study focuses on the clinical, pathological, immuno-histochemical features and survival of a 73-year-old patient with primary ovarian carcinocarcoma. The patient was treated with surgery followed by combined chemotherapy with carboplatin and taxol and assigned to FIGO Stage IIIc. She died from the disease 17 months after surgery. In conclusion, ovarian carcinosarcoma is a very aggressive tumor, especially when it is diagnosed at advanced stage.
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