[Clear cell adenocarcinoma arising from abdominal wall endometriosis]

Erik Efraín Sosa-Durán, Ziad Aboharp-Hasan, Roberto Cuauhtémoc Mendoza-Morales, Francisco Mario García-Rodríguez, Xicoténcatl Jiménez-Villanueva, José Rafael Peñavera-Hernández
Cirugia y cirujanos · 2016 · doi:10.1016/j.circir.2015.06.024 · PMID:26272425
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Clear cell carcinoma originating in the abdominal wall is a rare event. It is generally associated with endometrial tissue implants left behind after a caesarean section or other gynaecological operations. Its pathophysiology is complex and controversial. CLINICAL CASE: The case is presented of a 45 year-old female with history of three caesarean sections, who was seen due to having a tumour mass of 6 months onset in the anterior abdominal wall. Imaging studies confirmed its location, and due to measuring 9 by 7 cm it was suspected to be an urachal tumour. A resection with wide margins was performed. The histopathology report was of a clear cell adenocarcinoma originated in ectopic endometrial tissue, with negative margins. CONCLUSION: This is a very rare case, with few cases reported in the literature. This diagnosis should be included in tumours of the abdominal wall.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Abdominal Neoplasms Abdominal Wall Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Endometriosis Abdominal Neoplasms Abdominal Neoplasms Abdominal Neoplasms Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell Cesarean Section Cesarean Section Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Female Humans Iatrogenic Disease

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