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Clear Cell Carcinoma Arising in an Abdominal Wall Cesarean Section Scar: A Case Report With Description of Pathological and Molecular Features

Authors :
Cristina Colarossi
Maria Carolina Picardo
Lorenzo Colarossi
Enrica Deiana
Costanza D'Agata
Corrado Fichera
Eleonora Aiello
Giorgio Giannone
Lorenzo Memeo
Source :
Frontiers in Surgery, Vol 8 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2021.

Abstract

Clear cell carcinoma is a clinically and biologically distinct type of carcinoma predominantly encountered in the ovary and endometrium. In the ovary, it is frequently associated with endometriosis, which is a well-known risk factor. Endometriosis has often been described in the abdominal wall of women who had a cesarean section; however, malignant transformation is a very rare event, occurring in

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2296875X
Volume :
8
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.6f1a2f79c311414ebcfa93955cfee21c
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2021.735381