Affiliation:
1. JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka, India
2. J
Abstract
Ovarian carcinosarcoma (OCS) is a rare, highly aggressive neoplasm characterized by presence of both carcinomatous and sarcomatous component. Even after evolution of chemotherapy with introduction of platinum agents, the survival still seems to be poor. A report of such rare case tumour in a 62 year old female is presented here.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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