Carcinosarcoma of the Lesser Omentum: A Unique Case Report and Literature Review. Issue 14 (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Bei; Ren, Kui-Wu; Yang, Yun-Chuan; Wan, Da-Long; Li, Xue-Jie; Zhai, Zheng-Long; Zhang, Le-Le; Zheng, Shu-Sen
• Other Names: Ling. Shizhang section editor.
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 95:Issue 14(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000003246
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Carcinosarcoma is a rare tumor consisting of epithelial and mesenchymal components, both of which are histologically malignant. It usually runs an aggressive clinical course, with higher metastatic potential than other kinds of carcinomas or sarcomas. Here, we present an extremely uncommon case of carcinosarcoma occurred in the lesser omental bursa in a 65-year-old Chinese man. Metastasis was observed 2 months after operation and disappeared completely after chemotherapy. Until now, 3 years after surgery, the patient is still alive without any signs or symptoms of recurrence. To our knowledge, this is the first case of carcinosarcoma originated from lesser omentum. Surgical resection and the ifosfamide-based combination chemotherapy may be effective to carcinosarcoma in the lesser omentum.