Mixed Tumor, Mullerian
| Definition: |
A tumor, basically a carcinoma with a single sarcoma such as leiomyosarcoma or angiosarcoma or multiple sarcomas of uterine origin. The role of estrogen has been postulated as a possible etiological factor in this tumor. (Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1703) |
| Notes: |
in titles & translations use diacrit: Müllerian; /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with probably UTERINE NEOPLASMS (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal (1968-1993) |
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