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.

Pericardial effusion

Accumulation of fluid within the pericardium.


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PMID (PMCID)
18548260
FEMALE Middle Aged
Malignant pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade originating from uterine carcinosarcoma.
Shimizu S, Yajima M, Yoshii A, Nishikawa T, Ohta H.
Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2009;279(3):373-5.
Malignant pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade originating from uterine carcinosarcoma.