Serous adenocarcinoma of the inguinal region arising from endometriosis followed by a successful pregnancy

Gynecol Oncol. 2002 Oct;87(1):152-4. doi: 10.1006/gyno.2002.6790.

Abstract

Background: Inguinal serous carcinoma arising from endometriosis is an unusual cancer. It is uncertain how patients with these tumors should be managed, especially those patients who desire future fertility.

Case: We present a 34-year-old woman with a right groin mass with cyclical pain. Resection of this mass revealed complex atypical hyperplasia, well-differentiated endometrioid adenocarcinoma, and serous carcinoma within a focus of endometriosis. The patient desired to maintain her fertility and was treated conservatively. She is currently 3 years free of disease after diagnosis. She also had one successful pregnancy.

Conclusion: This is a rare case of carcinoma arising from endometriosis. The long-term prognosis for this patient remains unclear and the patient will require long-term follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Endometrioid / etiology
  • Carcinoma, Endometrioid / pathology
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / etiology*
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / pathology
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Endometriosis / complications*
  • Endometriosis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inguinal Canal / pathology
  • Pregnancy