Uterine adenosarcoma presenting as uterine inversion: A case study.

Gynecol Oncol Rep

UNC Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

Published: June 2024

•Non-puerperal uterine inversion can be associated with uterine sarcomas.•Adenosarcoma is a tumor composed of benign epithelium and malignant stroma.•If malignancy is suspected or confirmed treatment of uterine inversion with hysterectomy is advised.

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