Uterine carcinosarcoma: a primer for radiologists
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DOI: 10.1007/s00261-019-02038-8
Abstract: ObjectiveTo provide a modern overview for radiologists of the unique radiological, pathological, and clinical features of uterine carcinosarcoma (UCS).ResultsUCS is a unique gynecological malignancy that continues to present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to the field… read more here.
Keywords: clinical features; carcinosarcoma primer; primer radiologists; uterine carcinosarcoma ... See more keywords
Histopathological features of HER2 overexpression in uterine carcinosarcoma: proposal for requirements in HER2 testing for targeted therapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00428-021-03017-5
Abstract: Uterine carcinosarcoma (UCS) is an uncommon and highly aggressive tumor. There is no HER2 testing protocol for UCS despite the development of HER2 antibody conjugates. We aimed to elucidate histopathological HER2 expression details in UCS,… read more here.
Keywords: her2 testing; features her2; uterine carcinosarcoma; histopathological features ... See more keywords
Patterns of adjuvant treatment and survival outcomes in stage I uterine carcinosarcoma
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2022.100930
Abstract: Highlights • 5-year survival for stage I uterine carcinosarcoma without adjuvant therapy is 43%.• Nationally 40% of stage I uterine carcinosarcoma do not receive adjuvant therapy.• Adjuvant chemotherapy alone improved OS and CSS in stage… read more here.
Keywords: survival; adjuvant treatment; uterine carcinosarcoma; stage uterine ... See more keywords
Uterine carcinosarcoma associated with a germline nibrin (NBN) mutation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2022.100979
Abstract: Highlights • We report a patient with uterine carcinosarcoma associated with a germline NBN mutation.• Tumor also exhibited a high tumor mutational burden (>10 mutations/Mb)• Patient responded to platinum rechallenge, PARP inhibitor maintenance and immunotherapy.•… read more here.
Keywords: nbn mutation; associated germline; uterine carcinosarcoma; carcinosarcoma associated ... See more keywords
Abstract 762: Spatial transcriptomic characterization of uterine carcinosarcomas identifies MECOM as a tumor regulator
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.am2025-762
Abstract: Uterine carcinosarcoma is an aggressive subtype of endometrial cancer associated with poor patient outcomes. Less is known about the molecular features of this heterogeneous cancer, which is characterized by both epithelial and mesenchymal components. Our… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; tumor; uterine carcinosarcoma; characterization uterine ... See more keywords
Treatment and outcome of patients with uterine carcinosarcoma: Data from developing world.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e18102
Abstract: e18102Background: To evaluate the clinicopathological factors, outcome and prognostics factors of uterine carcinosarcoma. Methods: All patients of uterine carcinosarcoma treated between January 201... read more here.
Keywords: patients uterine; outcome patients; carcinosarcoma data; uterine carcinosarcoma ... See more keywords
Exploring biomarkers and prognostic factors in uterine carcinosarcoma: An insight into L1CAM, CDX2, p53, and MSI status
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285447
Abstract: Background Uterine Carcinosarcomas (UCS) are a rare type of cancer composed of an admixture of high-grade carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements. Clinicopathological prognostic factors in UCS are well established, but studies that approach the impact of… read more here.
Keywords: prognostic factors; uterine carcinosarcoma; l1cam; cdx2 p53 ... See more keywords
Expression of aurora kinases: Predictor of tumor dissemination in uterine carcinosarcoma.
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DOI: 10.14670/hh-11-834
Abstract: Uterine carcinosarcoma is a rare, aggressive, and biphasic tumor. It comprises carcinomatous and sarcomatous components, and mitosis-associated factors are thought to discriminate these two lesions. Aurora kinases are mitotic enzymes that are highly expressed in… read more here.
Keywords: aurora kinase; expression; uterine carcinosarcoma; aurora kinases ... See more keywords
Case report: Carcinosarcoma of uterus in nulliparous women
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1472416
Abstract: Background Uterine carcinosarcoma (UCS), or malignant mixed Müllerian tumor, is a cancer that include both carcinomatous and sarcomatous components, resembling endometrial carcinoma. A 55-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with postmenopausal vaginal bleeding. Gross… read more here.
Keywords: case report; pathology; uterine carcinosarcoma; patient ... See more keywords
Demographic features and prognostic factors of uterine carcinosarcoma: a study at a specialized center in Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1594233
Abstract: Objectives Uterine carcinosarcoma is a rare, aggressive biphasic tumor comprising both carcinomatous and sarcomatous elements. The overall prognosis of women with uterine carcinosarcoma is poor, with a median overall survival of less than two years.… read more here.
Keywords: demographic features; uterine carcinosarcoma; saudi arabia; study ... See more keywords
A rare case report of uterine carcinosarcoma with bilateral ovarian Brenner tumors
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1612716
Abstract: Background Uterine carcinosarcoma is a rare, highly aggressive malignancy characterized by both carcinomatous and sarcomatous components. Brenner tumors of the ovary are uncommon epithelial neoplasms, usually benign but occasionally coexisting with other pathologies. The co-occurrence… read more here.
Keywords: brenner tumors; histopathology; uterine carcinosarcoma; case ... See more keywords