A case report of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the uterus with heterologous elements, in an elderly female
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor (MMMT) of the uterus is an uncommon (2% – 5%), extremely aggressive neoplasm histologically composed of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal elements. They are found predominantly in postmenopausal women, presenting with uterine bleeding and enlargement. The present case is of a 60 year old post-menopausal female who had per vaginal white discharge [sero sanguinous] since2months. Panhysterectomy was done, and the diagnosis of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the uterus was confirmed. Histopathological examination showed Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor with heterologous elements. Keywords: Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Uterus, Postmenopausal.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Fakeha Firdous, Dr Madhavi Shrivastava, Dr Ch V Ramana Murty, Dr C. Dakshina Murthy
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