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Inflammatory reaction to BioGlue™ masquerading as recurrence in patients with endometrial cancer: A report of two cases.

Authors :
Fife A
Khouri OR
Grantham M
DiVito J
Hébert T
Kuo DY
Source :
Gynecologic oncology reports [Gynecol Oncol Rep] 2020 Nov 04; Vol. 34, pp. 100665. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Nov 04 (Print Publication: 2020).
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

•BioGlue™, a glutaraldehyde-based vessel sealant, can cause a foreign body reaction.•Vessel sealants may be used for IVC repair during endometrial cancer staging.•Foreign body reaction to BioGlue™ may look like a cancer recurrence on imaging.•It is important to note prior use of vessel sealants in assessing paraaortic recurrence.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest to disclose for any of the listed authors.<br /> (© 2020 The Authors.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2352-5789
Volume :
34
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gynecologic oncology reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
33251313
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2020.100665