A Case of Malignant Mixed M llerian Tumor arising after Irradiation for Cervical cancer.
- Author:
Hyeong Seon KIM
1
;
Hyun Ha GANG
;
Sang Gi HONG
;
Sung Sik SUH
;
Yung Hoo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chon-ju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Malignant mixed m llerian tumor;
pelvic irradiation
- MeSH:
Aged;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Humans;
Prognosis;
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2001;44(5):978-981
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Malignant mixed m llerian tumors are uncommon neoplasms of the female genital track that histologically consist of malignant epithelial and stromal components. Malignant mixed m llerian tumors generally occur in elderly woman and are associated with a poor prognosis. We experienced a case of malignant mixed m llerian tumor recieved pelvic irradiation for the uterine cervical cancer 11 years prior to the diagnosis of the tumor and report with a brief review of the literature.
