Uterine serous papillary carcinoma arising inside an endometrial polyp removed by hysteroscopy

• Published in: Gynaecological endoscopy Vol. 9; no. 5; pp. 331 - 335
• Main Authors: Maia Jr, Hugo, Maltez, Amélia, Rodrigues, Maíta, Coutinho, Elsimar M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01.10.2000
• Subjects: c-erb B2; endometrial polyp; hysteroscopy; p53; papillary carcinoma; steroid receptors

Objective  To describe a papillary, serous carcinoma arising in an endometrial polyp. Setting  Endoscopy unit of a private, urban hospital. Interventions  The polyp was diagnosed by hysteroscopy. Polypectomy was carried out using the 27F resectoscope. Steroid receptors and over‐expression for p53 an...