Endometrioid carcinoma arising in a scar of caesarean section. Case report

Endometriosis of a surgical scar is rare and occurs mainly when a hysterectomy has been performed in the past. Development of malignancy in such a lesion is very unusual. A rare case of primary endometrioid carcinoma in the endometriosis of a caesarean scar is described.

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Published inEuropean journal of gynaecological oncology Vol. 17; no. 6; p. 520
Main Authors Markopoulos, C, Gogas, H, Eleftheriou, G, Floros, D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 1996
Subjects
Adenocarcinoma - etiology
Adenocarcinoma - pathology
Adenocarcinoma - surgery
Cesarean Section - adverse effects
Cicatrix - complications
Cicatrix - pathology
Disease-Free Survival
Endometrial Neoplasms - etiology
Endometrial Neoplasms - pathology
Endometrial Neoplasms - surgery
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Pregnancy
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Summary:Endometriosis of a surgical scar is rare and occurs mainly when a hysterectomy has been performed in the past. Development of malignancy in such a lesion is very unusual. A rare case of primary endometrioid carcinoma in the endometriosis of a caesarean scar is described.
ISSN:0392-2936