Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2007 Dec;50(12):1768-1772.

A case of synchronous multiple primary malignant neoplasm of the uterine cervix and endometrium

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Chonan, Korea. parkdkog@hanmail.net

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.

Keyword

Multiple primary malignant neoplasm; Cervical carcinoma; Endometrial carcinoma

MeSH Terms

Cervix Uteri*
Endometrial Neoplasms
Endometrium*
Female
Humans
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
Ovary
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