Carcinosarcoma of the cervix uteri
Synonyms: Cervical carcinosarcoma | Cervical malignant Müllerian mixed tumor | Malignant Müllerian mixed tumor of the cervix uteri
Carcinosarcoma of the cervix uteri is a rare malignant mixed epithelial and mesenchymal tumor located in the cervix uteri composed of an admixture of carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements. It usually presents with abnormal vaginal bleeding and a round well-defined grey to yellowish-white pedunculated polypoid mass protruding through the cervical canal. Association with HPV infection (especially serotype 16) has been frequently reported.
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