Abstract
Ovarian carcinosarcomas are rare gynecological malignancies, accounting for less than 1% of all ovarian tumors. They are characterized by containing both high grade, malignant epithelial and mesenchymal componants The unusual histology can represent a challenge both in terms of diagnosis and treatment. We present a case of ovarian carcinosarcoma with illeal metastasis presenting as intestinal obstruction.
Keywords: Carcinosarcoma, Ovary, Illeum.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Sarita Asotra
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i12.17
