Endometrial adenocarcinoma arising in a secretory endometrium

Gynecol Oncol. 1993 May;49(2):268-70. doi: 10.1006/gyno.1993.1122.

Abstract

Endometrial adenocarcinoma in young women below the age of 45 years and in a functioning endometrium is rare. We present the case of a 41-year-old woman, who without clinical risk factors, was found to have a focal well-differentiated endometrial adenocarcinoma in the background of a histologically secretory endometrium. Endometrial evaluation for abnormal vaginal bleeding in a young ovulating female and thorough examination of the endometrium in its entirety in the hysterectomized uterus are reemphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / etiology
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / physiopathology
  • Adult
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / etiology
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Endometrium / pathology
  • Endometrium / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans