Colo-rectal endometriosis represents a rare pathological event. Exceptionally, a malignant colo-rectal endometrioid carcinoma arising from endometriosis has been reported. In the present case, we describe a 32 year-old woman with clinical and radiological signs of large bowel sub-occlusive syndrome. Histologically, a sigmoid endometrioid adenocarcinoma associated with submucosal foci of eutopic endometrium was observed. Moreover, endometriotic tissue was observed at the level of the colonic left flexura and appendix. Colo-rectal endometriosis must be considered among risk factors for the development of large bowel adenocarcinoma in young female patients.
Orlandi, A., Di Pasquale, M., Listorti, N., & Spagnoli LG (2000). Adenocarcinoma arising on colo-rectal endometriosis: clinico-pathological considerations [Adenocarcinoma insorto su endometriosi colo-rettale: considerazioni clinico-patologiche.]. ANNALI ITALIANI DI CHIRURGIA, 71(3), 385-388.
Adenocarcinoma arising on colo-rectal endometriosis: clinico-pathological considerations [Adenocarcinoma insorto su endometriosi colo-rettale: considerazioni clinico-patologiche.]
ORLANDI, AUGUSTO;SPAGNOLI, LUIGI GIUSTO
2000
Abstract
Colo-rectal endometriosis represents a rare pathological event. Exceptionally, a malignant colo-rectal endometrioid carcinoma arising from endometriosis has been reported. In the present case, we describe a 32 year-old woman with clinical and radiological signs of large bowel sub-occlusive syndrome. Histologically, a sigmoid endometrioid adenocarcinoma associated with submucosal foci of eutopic endometrium was observed. Moreover, endometriotic tissue was observed at the level of the colonic left flexura and appendix. Colo-rectal endometriosis must be considered among risk factors for the development of large bowel adenocarcinoma in young female patients.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.