Malignant mixed mullerian tumor of uterus with rhabdomyosarcomatous component - A case report
Abstract
Malignant mixed Mullerian tumours
(MMMT) also known as Carcinosarcoma
of the Uterus are high-grade neoplasms
composed of an admixture of malignant
epithelial and mesenchymal components.
These usually occur in the elderly postmenopausal
women. A case of Malignant
Mixed mullerian Tumour of Uterus with
Heterologous Elements in a 60 year old
lady is presented. This case is being reported
for its rarity.
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