Early stage adenocarcinoma of cervix with ovarian micrometastasis

Introduction: Adenocarcinoma of cervix is a rare malignancy of cervix. It is an aggressive tumour with high incidence of metastasis. Ovarian metastasis in early stage adenocarcinoma is rare. Metastasis is usually seen when there is some other coexisting finding. In premenopausal patient and low risk...

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Published inAsian Journal of Oncology Vol. 2; no. S 01
Main Authors Satyaprakash, Mathur Neha, Singh, Pratibha, Vyas, Suyasha
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published A-12, Second Floor, Sector -2, NOIDA -201301, India Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd 01.07.2016
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Cervix: Poster Abstract
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Summary:Introduction: Adenocarcinoma of cervix is a rare malignancy of cervix. It is an aggressive tumour with high incidence of metastasis. Ovarian metastasis in early stage adenocarcinoma is rare. Metastasis is usually seen when there is some other coexisting finding. In premenopausal patient and low risk category, ovarian metastasis is very rare. Case Report: The present case is a 40 yrs old parous women, with complaints of discharge per vaginum. Her colposcopy showed an erosion on the lower lip. Radical hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy was planned. The histopathology was a well differentiated adenocarcinoma with surface ovarian metastasis on one side. Discussion: Early stage adenocarcinoma of cervix can rarely present with ovarian metastasis. Thus radical surgery with oophorectomy is a an aggressive but practical approach in these patients.
ISSN:2454-6798
2455-4618
DOI:10.1055/s-0039-1685281