A case of synchronous multiple primary malignant neoplasm of the uterine cervix and endometrium.

Kwack, Min Jung; Park, Jin Wan

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2007;50(12):1768-1772.
Published online December 1, 2007.

A case of synchronous multiple primary malignant neoplasm of the uterine cervix and endometrium.

Min Jung Kwack, Jin Wan Park

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Chonan, Korea. parkdkog@hanmail.net

Abstract

Synchronous multiple primary neoplasm is defined as more than 2 cancers are independently developed in one individual and are diagnosed simultaneously or within 6 months interval. The most common form of synchronous multiple primary neoplasm of female reproductive tract is that of uterine endometrium and ovary. Synchronous multiple primary neoplasm involving uterine cervix and endometrium is rare. Recently we experienced a case of synchronous multiple primary malignant neoplasm of the uterine cervix and endometrium. We report this case with revewing of other literature.

Key Words: Multiple primary malignant neoplasm, Cervical carcinoma, Endometrial carcinoma