Multiple primary synchronous tumor: сancer of the cecum and borderline ovarian tumor with congenital uterine malformation (clinical observation)

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The article presents a clinical observation of a combination of multiple primary tumors: cancer of the cecum, mixed Müllerian atypical proliferative (borderline) tumors, atypical hyperplasia of the uterus endometrium with uterus didelphys. A rare combination of uterine malformation at the organogenesis stage suggests presence of ectopic Müllerian epithelium in different tissues, where, due to various reasons, notably endometriosis and metabolic disorders, cancerogenic mutations may quickly accumulate. Active metaplasia of ectopic epithelium serves as a favorable medium for microsatellite instability and several pathways of atypical proliferation. This increases the risk of development of multiple
primary tumors.

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A. V. Gerasimov

Novosibirsk State Regional Clinical Oncologic Dispensary

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Email: dr.gerasimov@yandex.ru
Russian Federation

S. E. Krasilnikov

Novosibirsk State Regional Clinical Oncologic Dispensary

Russian Federation

A. G. Kedrova

Institute for Advanced Training, Federal Medical and Biological Agency

Russian Federation

S. A. Fursov

Novosibirsk State Regional Clinical Oncologic Dispensary

Russian Federation

N. M. Kolotova

Novosibirsk State Regional Clinical Oncologic Dispensary

Russian Federation

V. E. Voitsitsky

Novosibirsk State Regional Clinical Oncologic Dispensary

Russian Federation

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