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Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 6/2023

27-06-2023 | Hysterectomy | Case Report

Ovarian Carcinosarcoma: Rare Histology Which Never Fails to be Aggressive

Authors: Dimpy Begum, Aparajita, Upasana Baruah, Debabrata Barmon

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Issue 6/2023

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In total, 1–4% of all ovarian malignancies are ovarian carcinosarcomas. Uterine sarcomas are more frequent in the pelvis than ovarian primary sarcomas, which are described infrequently [1]. In this publication, along with a brief review, we are reporting a case of ovarian carcinosarcoma that was treated at a non-oncology centre at the outset and referred to us after an incomplete operation. …
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Metadata
Title
Ovarian Carcinosarcoma: Rare Histology Which Never Fails to be Aggressive
Authors
Dimpy Begum
Aparajita
Upasana Baruah
Debabrata Barmon
Publication date
27-06-2023
Publisher
Springer India
Keyword
Hysterectomy
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue 6/2023
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-023-01759-7

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