Rare Mullerian adenosarcoma of the uterine cervix arising on a background of endometriosis: A diagnostic challenge with risk of malignant transformation-A case report and review of the current literature.

Bruguier H., Maalouf N., Smyth SL., Damato S., Reddy P., Soleymani Majd H.

Endometriosis may contribute to Mullerian adenosarcoma development but makes diagnosis challenging given similar symptoms. Survival benefit has not been definitively shown for chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or radiotherapy, consolidating surgery as the mainstay treatment. Local excision may be a treatment option for patients with confined tumors wishing to preserve their fertility.

DOI

10.1002/ccr3.9075

Type

Journal article

Journal

Clin Case Rep

Publication Date

06/2024

Volume

12

Keywords

adenosarcoma, cervix uteri, endometriosis, fertility, uterus

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