Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2003 Jan;46(1):204-208.

A Case of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the Uterus with Neuroendocrine Differentiation

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
  • 2Department of Pathology, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea.

Abstract

Malignant mixed mullerian tumor (MMMT) of the uterus are uncommon tumor and highly malignant containing epithelial and stromal components which is classified as homologous or heterologous based on the nature of sarcomatous component. It is highly malignant and the prognosis is poor due to frequent metastasis and recurrence, which most patients were associated with postmenopausal status. We experienced one case of malignant mixed mullerian tumor of uterus with neuroendocrine differenciation. So we report this case with a brief review of literature.

Keyword

Malignant mixed mullerian tumor; neuroendocrine differenciation; uterus

MeSH Terms

Humans
Neoplasm Metastasis
Prognosis
Recurrence
Uterus*
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