Carcinoma of the inguinal region arising from endometriosis of the round ligament. Report of a case.

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This report details a case where a mixed epithelial tumor, primarily clear cell and endometrioid carcinoma, originated from endometriosis within the round ligament, presenting as a painful inguinal hernia.

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Abstract

The case is reported of a patient with a mixed epithelial tumor, composed mainly of a clear cell and endometrioid carcinoma, arising from a focus of preexisting endometriosis of the round ligament. The tumor was presented as a painful inguinal hernia.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Adenocarcinoma Endometriosis Genital Neoplasms, Female Round Ligament of Uterus Adenocarcinoma Adenocarcinoma Adenocarcinoma Combined Modality Therapy Endometriosis Endometriosis Fallopian Tubes Fallopian Tubes Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Humans Hysterectomy Middle Aged Ovariectomy Round Ligament of Uterus

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