Adenosarcoma of the uterine cervix with heterologous elements: a case report and review of literature.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Adenosarcoma of the uterus is a rare tumor composed of benign epithelial and malignant stromal components, usually encountered in young women. Till date, more than 100 cases of mullerian adenosarcoma of the cervix with homologous elements have been reported. However, only 15 cases of mullerian adenosarcoma of the cervix with heterologous elements are reported.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

We describe a case of mullerian adenosarcoma with heterologous elements of rhabdomyosarcoma and benign cartilage presenting as a cervical polyp in a young girl. The clinicopathological features and management of this rare entity is reviewed.

CONCLUSION:

Cervical adenosarcomas are rare tumors that may appear in reproductive age. Optimal therapy is still unclear, and a long-term follow-up is essential. Such cases need to be reported as accumulation of individual cases will be able to provide knowledge about its optimal therapy and prognosis.

• Authors: Rashmi Bagga, Anish Keepanasseril, Radhika Srinivasan, Pranab Dey, Shalini Gainder, Subhash Chandra Saha, Lakhbir Kaur Dhaliwal, Firoza Patel
• Journal: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (Arch Gynecol Obstet) Vol. 281 Issue 4 Pg. 669-75 (Apr 2010) ISSN: 1432-0711 [Electronic] Germany
• PMID: 19685064 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adenosarcoma (pathology)
• Adolescent
• Cartilage (pathology)
• Cervix Uteri (pathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Rhabdomyosarcoma (pathology)
• Uterine Cervical Neoplasms (pathology)