A case of synchronous multiple primary malignant neoplasm of the uterine cervix and endometrium.
- Author:
Min Jung KWACK
1
;
Jin Wan PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Chonan, Korea. parkdkog@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Multiple primary malignant neoplasm;
Cervical carcinoma;
Endometrial carcinoma
- MeSH:
Cervix Uteri*;
Endometrial Neoplasms;
Endometrium*;
Female;
Humans;
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary;
Ovary
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2007;50(12):1768-1772
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Synchronous multiple primary neoplasm is defined as more than 2 cancers are independently developed in one individual and are diagnosed simultaneously or within 6 months interval. The most common form of synchronous multiple primary neoplasm of female reproductive tract is that of uterine endometrium and ovary. Synchronous multiple primary neoplasm involving uterine cervix and endometrium is rare. Recently we experienced a case of synchronous multiple primary malignant neoplasm of the uterine cervix and endometrium. We report this case with revewing of other literature.
