Unusual endometriosis mimicking disseminated cancer after hysterectomy in a young woman

Reis‐de‐Carvalho, Catarina; Castro, Catarina; Osório, Filipa

doi:10.1136/bcr-2020-241002

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“…In our clinical practice of Gynecology Oncology not infrequently we find patients who are unknown carriers of endometriosis who present and are operated on because they resemble a picture of gynecological cancer, predominantly of the ovary. Endometriosis is often easily misdiagnosed as a malignancy [26].…”

Section: Endometriosis Mimicking Adnexal Tumorsmentioning

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Adnexal masses associated with pelvic pain: A review and commentary on the evidence

Tirado-Tapia¹,

Sánchez-Valdivieso

2023

J CLIN MED KAZ

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Pain in relation to the menstrual cycle is representative of Endometriosis. It has been reported that Endometriosis can be easily confounded with neoplasia. In the clinical practice of Gynecologic Oncology we find with relative frequency patients who are unknown carriers of endometriosis who present and are operated on because they resemble a picture of gynecological cancer, predominantly of the ovary. It has been reported that Endometriosis can be easily confounded with neoplasia. Endometriomas form part of the differential diagnosis alongside various ovarian cystic formations.<br /> On the other hand, ovarian tumors are very common in women of reproductive age. Most are benign, but malignant ovarian tumors are a leading cause of cancer death in women.<br /> In women with endometriosis, the risk of developing ovarian cancer has been estimated to be up to 50% higher than in the general population. The aim of our concise review was to establish the current state of knowledge regarding adnexal tumors associated with pelvic pain.

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Section: Endometriosis Mimicking Adnexal Tumorsmentioning

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“…Broad ligament endometriosis can also infiltrate medially into paracervical tissues, and in many cases even appear as a solid mass [30]. In contrast, frank retroperitoneal cystic endometriosis is not common [26].…”

Section: Endometriosis Mimicking Adnexal Tumorsmentioning

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Adnexal masses associated with pelvic pain: A review and commentary on the evidence

Tirado-Tapia¹,

Sánchez-Valdivieso

2023

J CLIN MED KAZ

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“…Along with high tumor markers, the malignant character of the mass on MRI/CT, its atypical relationship with the surrounding tissues, an accompanying omental cake, peritoneal carcinomatosis, a bulky lymph node, and the presence of implants in the abdominal organs suggest ovarian cancer in patients [4]. However, since these findings can also be seen in benign diseases such as endometriosis, tuberculosis, actinomyces infection or metastasis of other intra-abdominal organs, tissue diagnosis is essential [5,6].…”

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Comparison of intraoperative and early postoperative results of patients undergoing laparoscopic versus laparotomic staging surgery for ovarian cancer

2023

European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology

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Thus far, the traditional method of performing staging surgery in ovarian cancer has been laparotomy. Although randomized controlled trials are lacking, minimally invasive options are deemed safe and sufficient for staging and treatment of early-stage ovarian cancer. This study aims to compare the intraoperative and early postoperative outcomes of patients who underwent staging surgery via laparoscopy or laparotomy because of ovarian cancer. This retrospective study was conducted among 37 patients undergoing staging surgery done via laparoscopy (Group 1) or laparotomy (Group 2) between February 2018 and May 2022 at a single center. Intraoperative and early postoperative results were collected. Regarding postoperative complications between the two groups, the formation of lymphoceles and hernias in Group 2 was significantly higher compared to Group 1 (p = 0.019 and p = 0.050, respectively). When these groups were compared regarding Clavien-Dindo classification, Grade 1 complications were high among the laparoscopy group. In contrast, Grade 2, 3A and 3B complications were significantly higher in the laparotomy group (p = 0.002). Regarding hospital stay during the postoperative period, the patients in Group 2 stayed significantly longer compared to Group 1 (p = 0.001). As an alternative to open surgery for diagnosing and staging ovarian cancer, the laparoscopic approach is reliable and can be applied safely to patients. However, more prospective randomized studies are needed to support the obtained data.

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Unusual endometriosis mimicking disseminated cancer after hysterectomy in a young woman

Cited by 2 publications

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Adnexal masses associated with pelvic pain: A review and commentary on the evidence

Adnexal masses associated with pelvic pain: A review and commentary on the evidence

Comparison of intraoperative and early postoperative results of patients undergoing laparoscopic versus laparotomic staging surgery for ovarian cancer

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