Abstract
Two cases of endometrial carcinoma with an atypical presentation are analyzed. The first case was formerly submitted to pelvic irradiation because a cervical carcinoma, and the second case to a long-term tamoxifen co-adjuvant therapy on account of a breast carcinoma. The risk for seconds primaries carcinomas and the eventual association of pelvic radiation and tamoxifen therapy with a subsequent endometrial carcinoma are discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adnexa Uteri / surgery
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Adult
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Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
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Breast Neoplasms / therapy
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Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology*
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Carcinoma, Basal Cell / therapy
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology*
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Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery
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Female
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Humans
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Hysterectomy
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Middle Aged
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Neoplasms, Second Primary / pathology*
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Neoplasms, Second Primary / surgery
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Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
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Skin Neoplasms / therapy
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Uterine Neoplasms / pathology*
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Uterine Neoplasms / surgery