Endometrial adenosarcoma in the setting of a germline DICER1 mutation: A case report
Mary M Mullen1, Laura M Divine1, Ian S Hagemann1,2
1Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, St Louis, MO, USA.
Abstract:
•DICER1 mutations play a significant role in gynecologic malignancy.•DICER1 may be involved in the sarcomagenesis of endometrial adenosarcoma.•The knowledge of a genetic mutation can help clarify a patient's medical history.
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