Advanced ovarian cancer imitating deep infiltrating endometriosis. Radical resection and reconstructive surgery of the anterior abdominal wall

Patrycja Stec, Anna Rygula, Anna Ryguła, Marcin Jędryka, Rafał Matkowski, Piotr Lepka
Ginekologia polska · 2022 · vol. 94(6) , pp. 507–508 · doi:10.5603/gp.a2022.0074 · PMID:35984343 · W4292361870
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Abstract

Endometriosis is a disease affecting approximately 10-15% of the female population of reproductive age [1]. A rare location is endometriosis in the scar after caesarean section - CSE (caesarean scar endometriosis) accounting for 0.5-1.0 % of all cases. Although endometriosis is usually a benign condition, its malignant transformation affects 0.7-1% of cases. In women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, foci of endometriosis are present in up to 30% of patients. This paper presents the case of a 36-year-old patient initially diagnosed with extensive endometriosis involving the anterior abdominal wall and the pelvis minor. After biopsy, a diagnosis of advanced low-grade serous ovarian cancer was established. The diagnostic methods used and the extent of surgery with reconstruction of the anterior abdominal wall were described.

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Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Abdominal Wall Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis

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