Carcinosarcoma of the corpus uteri

Carcinosarcoma of the corpus uteri is a rare, malignant, mixed epithelial and mesenchymal tumor of the uterine body composed of high-grade carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements. It may present with vaginal bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge, abdominal pain and/or pelvic mass, with a polypoid tumor sometimes protruding through the cervical canal. Association with Tamoxifen therapy, long-term unopposed estrogen use and previous pelvic radiotherapy has been reported.

Aggressive behavior

Aggressive behavior can denote verbal aggression, physical aggression against objects, physical aggression against people, and may also include aggression towards oneself.


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PMID (PMCID)
26971567
(4790046)
FEMALE Middle Aged
An uncommon response to metronomic therapy in a heavily pretreated patient with metastatic carcinosarcoma: a case report.
Gagliato Dde M, Linck RD, Bezerra RO, Souto M, Lopes GL, Baiocchi G, Mano MS.
J Med Case Rep. 2016;10:60.
Uterine carcinosarcoma is well known for its aggressive behavior.