What is Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumour of the Vagina? A malignant mixed Mullerian tumour (MMMT) of the vagina, also known as carcinosarcoma, is an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer that contains both carcinomatous (cancer of the cells lining the vagina)...
What is Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Vagina? Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the vagina is an exceptionally rare subtype of vaginal adenocarcinoma. It derives its name from the fact that the tumour cells produce mucin, a protein that keeps parts of the body moist. This...
What is Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the Vagina? Papillary adenocarcinoma of the vagina is a very rare subtype of vaginal adenocarcinoma, a cancer originating in the glandular cells of the vaginal tissue. “Papillary” refers to the growth pattern of the...
What is Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Vagina? Adenosquamous carcinoma of the vagina is an extremely rare type of cancer that contains two types of cells: glandular (adenocarcinoma) and squamous cells. It combines features of the two most common types of vaginal...
What is Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Vagina? Clear cell carcinoma of the vagina is a remarkably rare form of cancer, typically associated with in-utero exposure to the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES), which was commonly prescribed to prevent miscarriages during the...
