Ovarian Carcinosarcoma Mimicking Symptoms of Recurrent Diverticulitis: A Case Report.
| Autor: | Phyu R; Department of Clinical Education and Assessment Center, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA., Patrizio HA; Department of Clinical Education and Assessment Center, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA., Schachter T; Department of Family Medicine, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Apr 10; Vol. 16 (4), pp. e57948. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 10 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.57948 |
| Abstrakt: | Ovarian carcinosarcoma, also known as malignant mixed müllerian tumor, is a rare and highly aggressive form of ovarian cancer. This report discusses a case where initial misdiagnosis underscored the complexity of diagnosing this condition. The findings highlight the critical nature of considering ovarian malignancies in the differential diagnosis for postmenopausal women presenting with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. The significance of utilizing advanced imaging techniques and tumor markers in the early detection of ovarian carcinosarcoma is emphasized, demonstrating how such strategies can substantially affect patient management and outcomes. This case also illustrates the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach in treating this challenging malignancy, contributing to our understanding and management of ovarian carcinosarcoma. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Phyu et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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