A Case of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the Ovary.

Kim, Yea Hong; Huh, Chu Yeop; Lee, Ju Hee

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2002;45(10):1838-1842.
Published online October 1, 2002.

A Case of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the Ovary.

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
²Department of Anatomical Pathology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

The malignant mixed mullerian tumor (MMMT) is an uncommon tumor containing epithelial and mesenchymal components. MMMT of the ovary is rare, constituting less than 1% of all primary ovarian tumors. It is a particularly aggressive and rapidly progressive tumor, especially in advanced stages. This disease is usually advanced when diagnosed, because it is asymptomatic in early stage. The survival rate is very low in spite of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The optimal treatment for this neoplasm is still controversial because of its rarity. We experienced one case of malignant mixed mullerian tumor of the ovary and report with a brief review of literature.

Key Words: Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, ovary