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Unexpected long-term survival in a BRCA2 patient with metastatic carcinosarcoma associated with tamoxifen
Ana Clara1, Isabel Fonseca2, Ana Francisca1
1Serviços de Oncologia Médica, Anatomia Patológica, Ginecologia e Cirurgia Geral, Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil, Lisboa, Portugal.
Abstract:
► This report concerns a long survival of a BRCA2 patient with a relapsing uterine carcinosarcoma. ► Rarity of long survivorship in relapsing carcinosarcoma is confirmed by literature review. ► BRCA2 status plus platinum-hypersensitivity as contributors for the favorable outcome, even if carcinosarcoma doesn't belong to the BRCA1/2 phenotype.
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