Uterine Carcinosarcomas

Uterine carcinosarcoma (UCS) is a rare and aggressive variant of endometrial cancer, distinguished by its containment of both epithelial and sarcomatous elements. This article reviews the epidemiology, pathologic classification and staging of UCS, along with the typical findings seen on different im...

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Published in:	Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MRI Vol. 40; no. 4; pp. 295 - 301
Main Authors:	Sagebiel, T.L., Bhosale, P.R., Patnana, M., Faria, S.C., Devine, C.E.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-08-2019
Subjects:	Carcinosarcoma - diagnostic imaging Carcinosarcoma - pathology Diagnostic Imaging - methods Endometrial Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Endometrial Neoplasms - pathology Endometrium - diagnostic imaging Endometrium - pathology Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neoplasm Staging Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography Uterine Neoplasms
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Summary:	Uterine carcinosarcoma (UCS) is a rare and aggressive variant of endometrial cancer, distinguished by its containment of both epithelial and sarcomatous elements. This article reviews the epidemiology, pathologic classification and staging of UCS, along with the typical findings seen on different imaging modalities. Prognosis and therapies will also be discussed.
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ISSN:	0887-2171 1558-5034
DOI:	10.1053/j.sult.2019.03.004