Adenosarcoma of Uterus- Rare Biphasic Malignant Tumor: A Case Report

ABSTRCT Uterine adenosarcoma is a rare variant of mixed Mullerian tumors comprised of neoplastic glands with the benign appearance and sarcomatous stroma. The epithelium most often consists of endometrium- like cells, while the sarcomatous component usually shows low-grade homologous uterine sar...

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Main Authors: Dilasma Ghartimagar, Binaya Shrestha, Arnab Ghosh, Manish Kiran Shrestha, Junu Shrestha, Sushma Thapa, OP Talwar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
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Online Access:http://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/5373
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Summary:ABSTRCT Uterine adenosarcoma is a rare variant of mixed Mullerian tumors comprised of neoplastic glands with the benign appearance and sarcomatous stroma. The epithelium most often consists of endometrium- like cells, while the sarcomatous component usually shows low-grade homologous uterine sarcoma. These tumors present as a pelvic mass or an enlarged uterus with abnormal vaginal bleeding. Here, we present a case of 61 years old postmenopausal female patient with chief complaints of excessive vaginal bleeding and urine retention.
ISSN:0028-2715
1815-672X