Uterine adenosarcoma in a patient with history of breast cancer and long-term tamoxifen consumption

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Oct 19:2012:bcr2012006590. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-006590.

Abstract

Adenosarcoma is a rare tumour which usually originates from endometrium. This paper presents a 69-year-old woman with adenosarcoma of uterus and a history of breast cancer and 10 years tamoxifen therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenosarcoma* / chemically induced
  • Adenosarcoma* / surgery
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal* / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal* / therapeutic use
  • Breast Neoplasms* / complications
  • Breast Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tamoxifen* / adverse effects
  • Tamoxifen* / therapeutic use
  • Uterine Neoplasms* / chemically induced
  • Uterine Neoplasms* / surgery

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Tamoxifen

Supplementary concepts

  • Adenosarcoma of the uterus