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Malignant Mixed Mesodermal Tumour of the Uterus Initially Confined to a Polyp
Author(s) -
Klomp Andre,
Smith L. A.,
Pounder D. J.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1982.tb01457.x
Subject(s) - uterus , medicine , endometrial polyp , pathology , endometrium
Summary: A malignant mixed mesodermal tumour (MMMT) of the uterus, in a 68‐year‐old woman, was initially confined to an endometrial polyp. Despite the absence of myometrial invasion, the tumour metastasized to the omentum. This experience conflicts with previously reported cases. An aggressive approach to the management of these tumours is suggested