Title of article :
Carcinosarcoma of Stomach with Chondroblastic Differentiation: A Rare Case and Review of Literature
Author/Authors :
Ramezani, Mazaher Molecular Pathology Research Center - Emam Reza Hospital - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Mirzaie, Maryam Molecular Pathology Research Center - Emam Reza Hospital - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences , Sadeghi, Masoud Medical Biology Research Center - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Gastric carcinosarcoma is a rare cancer of adults with poor prognosis compared
with other gastric malignancies. To the best of our knowledge, the present report
is the first case of gastric carcinosarcoma with chondroblastic differentiation
in Iran. A 63-year-old man with epigastric pain was admitted to the surgery
department. Abdominopelvic CT-scan showed a hypodense mass lesion in distal
gastric lesser curvature measuring 5.7 x 4.0 cm with decreased enhancement
after contrast injection. Microscopic examination revealed coexistence of
carcinomatous and sarcomatous components, presence of vascular and
perineural invasion and involvement of the adjacent lymph nodes. This is a report
of a rare case of gastric carcinosarcoma with chondroblastic differentiation.
Keywords :
Carcinosarcoma , Stomach , Malignancy , Incidence , Pathology
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Blood and Cancer (IJBC)
