Open AccessColonic Carcinosarcoma: Report of a Rare Colorectal Malignancy and Review of Literature
Author(s) -
Kyriakos Saad Melissa,
Ghandour Fatme,
Ghandour El Hajj Fatmeh,
El Hajj Imad,
Saikaly Elias
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
gastrointestinal tumors
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2296-3766
pISSN - 2296-3774
DOI - 10.1159/000510628
Subject(s) - case report
Colonic carcinosarcoma is an extremely rare tumor composed of mixed malignant epithelial and mesenchymal cells. Due to its rarity, its pathogenesis is poorly understood, and there are no specific guidelines for its treatment.