Metastatic Pattern of Spread of Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the Uterus
Introduction:
Also known as carcinosarcoma. This tumor can also occur in the ovaries, presumably with similar behavior.
Prevalence: Very Rare Metastasis Frequency: Common
References:
Obstet Gynecol Int. 2011;2011:470795. doi: 10.1155/2011/470795. PMID: 22007228
Primary Tumor:
| Characteristics | Comments | |
| Uterus | Heterogeneous |
Known Metastatic Locations:
| Site | Frequency | Characteristics | Comments |
| Lung Parenchyma | Common | Nodule | Most common metastatic site. Also, uterine carcinosarcoma has the highest rate of pulmonary metastases among uterine malignancies |
| Peritoneum | Common | Ascites | |
| Local Lymph Nodes | Common | ||
| Adrenal Glands | Uncommon | ||
| Bone | Uncommon | ||
| Heart | Rare | ||
| Pericardium | Rare | ||
| Brain | Rare |