Rahel Khaled
Tunisia
Review Article
Primary Ovarian Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumour: Analysis of 17 Cases and Review of the Literature
Author(s): Tounsi Nesrine, Chemlali Molka, Abdelwahed Nawel, Triki Amira, Doghri Rhaoudha, Ben Hassouna Jamel and Rahe Khaled
Tounsi Nesrine, Chemlali Molka, Abdelwahed Nawel, Triki Amira, Doghri Rhaoudha, Ben Hassouna Jamel and Rahe Khaled
Introduction: Carcinosarcomas called also malignant mixed Mullerian tumors (MMMTs) are rare tumors with a poor prognosis and fast progression. Due to the rarity of MMMTs, only a few studies were published up to now.
Material and method: We report 17 cases of ovarian carcinosarcoma identified from 2000–2014 through tumor registry and pathology records from our institute (Salah Azaiz Tunisia). Fisher exact test was used to compare categorical variables. The Kaplan–Meier method was used to calculate survival. P values of <0.05 were considered statistically significant.
Result: All 17 patients underwent initial surgical treatment. Stage distribution was as follows: 3 stage I, 1 stage II, 11 stages III, and 2 stages IV. After surgery, 5 patients had no residual tumor with complete surgical staging. An improved .. View More»