Endometrial adenosarcoma in the setting of a germline DICER1 mutation: A case report☆
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چکیده
•DICER1 mutations play a significant role in gynecologic malignancy.•DICER1 may be involved in the sarcomagenesis of endometrial adenosarcoma.•The knowledge of a genetic mutation can help clarify a patient's medical history.
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