Endometrial cancer metastasize to the skin of lower leg and vagina: case report and literature review

Endometrial cancer is the most frequent malignancy of the female reproductive system, while cutaneous metastasis is extremely rare in endometrial cancer. The authors herein report a case ofendometrial adenocarcinoma (FIGO Stage IIIC2, Grade 2) with metastasis to the skin of right lower leg and vagin...

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Published in:European journal of gynaecological oncology 2013, Vol.34 (4), p.350-352
Main Authors: Ma, X G, Wang, Y M, Sheng, H N, Qi, Z, Tian, W Y, Liu, G Y, Xue, F X
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - pathology
Endometrial Neoplasms - pathology
Female
Humans
Leg
Middle Aged
Skin Neoplasms - secondary
Vagina - pathology
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Summary:Endometrial cancer is the most frequent malignancy of the female reproductive system, while cutaneous metastasis is extremely rare in endometrial cancer. The authors herein report a case ofendometrial adenocarcinoma (FIGO Stage IIIC2, Grade 2) with metastasis to the skin of right lower leg and vaginal orifice. The patient was treated with local excision and combination chemotherapy, but she did not respond to therapy and died within 11 months. The authors reviewed the clinico-pathologic features, treatment, and prognosis of such case with cutaneous metastasis.
ISSN:0392-2936