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Two Cases of Endometrial Cancer in Twin Sisters with Myotonic Dystrophy

Authors :
Y. Koh, Ezra
J. M. van Kesteren, Paul
Source :
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology; 2016, Vol. 2016 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

We describe two cases of endometrial cancer (EC) occurring in nulligravid twin sisters with myotonic dystrophy. Both tested negative for Lynch syndrome and both were treated with laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooophorectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy. Although EC tends to run in families, the diagnosis in itself is not considered sufficient cause for screening or prophylactic measures in close relatives. However, the presence of additional risk factors, such as nulligravidity and myotonic dystrophy in the underlying cases, may call for extra vigilance in first-degree family members.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20906684 and 20906692
Volume :
2016
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs39784458
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/9737014