Malignant mixed müllerian tumor of the fallopian tube.

BACKGROUND

Malignant mixed müllerian tumor (MMT) of tubal origin is rare and optimal therapy is unknown.

METHODS

Five new cases of MMT of the fallopian tube are presented, and the previous literature is reviewed.

RESULTS

Eight of 10 patients disease-free at 36 months had long-term cancer-free survival. Surgery alone was inadequate therapy even for those with apparent Stage I disease. Five of six treated postoperatively with radiation and chemotherapy have lived disease-free for at least 45 months.

CONCLUSIONS

Combination radiation and chemotherapy may offer improved outcome.