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Cutaneous metastasis of endometrial carcinoma with hemorrhagic nodules and papules.
- Source :
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European journal of gynaecological oncology [Eur J Gynaecol Oncol] 2005; Vol. 26 (4), pp. 464-5. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Background: Endometrium cancer is the fourth most frequent malignancy in women. However, skin metastasis from endometrium cancer is a very rare entity.<br />Case: A 58-year-old multiparous woman postmenopausal for ten years presented with multiple metastatic, nodular, hemorrhagic skin lesions located at the initial surgery and radiotherapy site 14 months after the original diagnosis was made. Combination chemotherapy was instituted, but the patient died after the second cycle of chemotherapy.<br />Conclusion: Although endometrial cancer is one of the most frequent malignancies in women, skin metastasis from endometrial cancer is very rare. In reported cases metastasis from endometrial cancer has been most commonly noted at the initial surgery and radiotherapy site. Therefore, the initial surgical and radiotherapy site must be examined carefully for skin metastasis.
- Subjects :
- Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use
Carcinoma, Endometrioid therapy
Endometrial Neoplasms pathology
Female
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
Humans
Middle Aged
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Skin Neoplasms therapy
Thoracic Neoplasms therapy
Carcinoma, Endometrioid secondary
Endometrial Neoplasms therapy
Neoplasm Seeding
Skin Neoplasms secondary
Thoracic Neoplasms secondary
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0392-2936
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European journal of gynaecological oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16122207