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Carcinosarcoma of uterus.
Ho Xuan Tuan1, Nguyen Minh Duc2,3, Cao Minh Tri2
1Department of Medical Imaging, Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, Da Nang, Vietnam.
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|January 23, 2023
Summary
Uterine carcinosarcoma, a rare high-grade endometrial cancer, often affects postmenopausal women with abnormal bleeding. This study reviews two such cases diagnosed using imaging techniques.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Pathology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Uterine carcinosarcoma is a rare, aggressive gynecologic malignancy.
- It is classified as a high-grade endometrial cancer.
- Postmenopausal bleeding is a common clinical presentation.
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