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Cervicovaginal (Papanicolaou) smear findings in patients with malignant mixed Müllerian tumors

✍ Scribed by Mary B. Casey; Jill L. Caudill; Diva R. Salomão

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2003
Tongue
English
Weight
573 KB
Volume
28
Category
Article
ISSN
8755-1039

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Abstract

Malignant mixed Müllerian tumor is a rare neoplasm that occurs most frequently in elderly patients. It is characterized by a mixture of malignant epithelial and sarcomatous components. Little has been published about Papanicolaou smear findings pertaining to malignant mixed Müllerian tumors. We present our experience, with an emphasis on cytologic detail. Nine patients (median age, 65 yr) met our study criteria. All available smears and surgical specimens were reviewed. Four smears were positive for malignancy, with a sensitivity of 44% (3 adenocarcinoma, and 1 squamous‐cell carcinoma, small‐cell type). The results of our study showed that Papanicolaou smear findings pertaining to malignant mixed Müllerian tumors are seen in patients with advanced‐stage disease with involvement of the lower uterine segment or cervix. The usual finding is large numbers of high‐grade epithelial malignant cells in a necrotic background. The mesenchymal component rarely sheds cells visible on Papanicolaou smear. Diagn. Cytopathol. 2003;28:245–249. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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