Ichthyosis uteri associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the endometrium – a case report

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Authors

Mario Puljiz · University Hospital Centre Zagreb

Luka Marcelić · University Hospital Centre Zagreb

Damir Danolić · University Hospital Centre Zagreb

Ilija Alvir · University Hospital Centre Zagreb

Ivica Mamić · University Hospital Centre Zagreb

Lucija Šušnjar · University Hospital Centre Zagreb

Ivka Djaković

Abstract

If ichthyosis uteri is suspected we recommend hysterectomy in order to rule out possibility of coexisting carcinoma. Also, thin endometrium in women with postmenopausal bleeding does not reliably exclude endometrial cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Gynecological conditions and treatments Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Acta chirurgica Belgica

Volume 123, Issue 6, pp. 679-681

DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2022.2101332

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