Ascitic fluid cytology in a case of metastatic malignant mixed mesodermal tumor of the ovary

The cytologic features of the abdominal fluid from a patient with a malignant mixed mesodermal tumor (MMMT) of the ovary are presented. Both malignant epithelial and stromal elements were cytologically appreciated and confirmed by histologic examination. Other ovarian neoplasms that can present with...

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Published inActa cytologica Vol. 30; no. 2; p. 173
Main Authors Silverman, J F, Gardner, J, Larkin, E W, Finley, J L, Norris, H T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 01.03.1986
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Ascitic Fluid - pathology
Epithelium - pathology
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy
Omentum - pathology
Omentum - surgery
Ovarian Neoplasms - pathology
Ovarian Neoplasms - surgery
Ovariectomy
Ovary - pathology
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Summary:The cytologic features of the abdominal fluid from a patient with a malignant mixed mesodermal tumor (MMMT) of the ovary are presented. Both malignant epithelial and stromal elements were cytologically appreciated and confirmed by histologic examination. Other ovarian neoplasms that can present with malignant sarcomatous elements or mixed epithelial and sarcomatous elements are discussed; this case documents the importance of recognizing these features when staging patients with unusual ovarian neoplasms. To our knowledge, this is the first complete report of the ascitic fluid cytology of an MMMT of either ovarian or uterine origin.
ISSN:0001-5547