Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma from Abdominal Wall Endometriosis
Author Information
Author(s): Thouraya Achach, Rammeh Soumaya, Trabelsi Amel, Ltaief Rached, Ben Abdelkrim Soumaya, Mokni Moncef, Korbi Sadok
Primary Institution: University Teaching Hospital Farhat Hached, Sousse, Tunisia
Hypothesis
Malignancy arising in extraovarian endometriosis is a rare event.
Conclusion
Clear cell adenocarcinoma can arise from endometriosis in the abdominal wall, highlighting the need for careful examination of such tumors.
Supporting Evidence
- Endometriosis is a frequent benign disorder.
- Malignancy arising in extraovarian endometriosis is a rare event.
- The patient presented with a large painful abdominal wall mass.
- Histological examination showed a clear cell adenocarcinoma associated with endometriosis foci.
- Adjuvant chemotherapy was recommended, but the patient was lost to follow up.
Takeaway
Sometimes, a condition called endometriosis can turn into cancer, even in places like the abdominal wall. This study talks about one woman's experience with this.
Methodology
The case report details the clinical presentation, imaging findings, surgical intervention, and histological examination of the tumor.
Limitations
The patient was lost to follow-up after initial treatment, which limits long-term outcome assessment.
Participant Demographics
A 49-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 0.
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