1. Plural of carcinosarcoma; malignant tumors containing both carcinomatous (epithelial cancer) and sarcomatous (connective tissue cancer) components.
Usage: medical/pathology term; also called mixed müllerian tumors when occurring in the uterus

Examples

• Carcinosarcomas are rare and aggressive malignancies that present diagnostic and treatment challenges.
• The pathologist identified carcinosarcomas in the tissue sample, confirming the presence of both epithelial and mesenchymal components.
• Uterine carcinosarcomas account for a small percentage of gynecological cancers.
• Treatment of carcinosarcomas typically involves multimodal therapy including surgery and chemotherapy.
• Prognosis for patients with carcinosarcomas is generally poor due to their aggressive nature.