A 19 year old with heavy vaginal bleeding; unlikely diagnosis of uterine carcinsarcoma

Authors

  • Andrew L. Atkinson Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune New Jersey, USA
  • Paulina Osial Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune New Jersey, USA
  • Michael Manuel Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune New Jersey, USA

Keywords:

Uterine Carcinosarcoma, Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Teenager, Ovarian Transposition

Abstract

Uterine carcinosarcoma is a rare malignancy that has a high recurrence rate after treatment with very poor long term prognosis. Women are diagnosed usually over the age of 50, with most cases occurring between the sixth and seventh decade of life. We present a rare case of uterine carcinosarcoma diagnosed a nineteen year old after having a dilation and curettage for heavy vaginal bleeding. The patient went on to have a total abdominal hysterectomy with transposition of the ovaries as well as adjuvant treatment with chemotherapy.

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Published

2016-12-09

How to Cite

Atkinson, A. L., Osial, P., & Manuel, M. (2016). A 19 year old with heavy vaginal bleeding; unlikely diagnosis of uterine carcinsarcoma. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2(2), 221–223. Retrieved from https://www.ijrcog.org/index.php/ijrcog/article/view/215

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013): April-June 2013

Section

Case Reports