Title
Extra-Uterine Muumlllerian Carcinosarcoma
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1986
Journal
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Volume
65
Issue
7
First Page
811
Last Page
812
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.3109/00016348609161510
Abstract
Carcinosarcoma of the Müllerian system is an uncommon tumor. We report here a case of extra-uterine carcinosarcoma from pelvic wall, presenting 11 years after hysterectomy. Accidental surgical implantation of endometrioid cells is suggested as the pathogenic mechanism in this case.
Notes
Dr. Joaquin Madrinas is currently a faculty member at the University of Western Ontario.