Malignant mixed mullerian tumor of the ovary: A rare epithelial cancer subtype

<p>Mendoza L and Duenas R</p>

Malignant mixed mullerian tumor of the ovary: A rare epithelial cancer subtype

Mendoza L and Duenas R

Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Philippines

: J Neurosci Clin Res

Abstract

Malignant mixed mullerian tumor of the ovary, also known as ovarian carcinosarcoma, is a rare and highly aggressive malignancy, which represents only 1% to 4% of ovarian cancers. In the Philippines, little is known about its incidence and occurrence, hence specific treatment is not well established. This paper reports a case of a 73 year old multigravid who presented with short history of increasing abdomen, which was then diagnosed with ovarian carcinosarcoma stage IIB through histologic confirmation. The patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooophorectomy followed by appendectomy and sigmoidectomy. Published literature regarding, genetic theories, clinical presentation, management (surgical and medical), and prognosis are also reviewed.