Title of article :
Endometrial carcinoma metastatic to the clitoris: a case report and review of the literature.
Author/Authors :
Fakor، Fereshteh نويسنده Reproductive Health Research Center, Department of Gynecology and Oncology, Alzahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. Fakor, Fereshteh , Hajizadeh Falah، Hadi نويسنده Department of Pathology, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. Hajizadeh Falah, Hadi , Khajeh Jahromi، Sina نويسنده Student Research Committee, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. ,
Issue Information :
ماهنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2013
Pages :
3
From page :
652
To page :
654
Abstract :
Endometrial cancer generally carries a good prognosis. Endometrial carcinoma more frequently metastasizes to the pelvic and para-aortic nodes. Visceral metastases usually occur in the vagina and ovaries. Distant metastases involve lungs and occur as a terminal event. This case report describes vulvalar metastasis of endometrial cancer to the clitoris. Metastatic tumors of the vulva are rare. Moreover, in the presence of metastatic endometrial carcinoma to the vulva, it is necessary to verify if other visceral metastases are present. Endometrial cancer can extend through direct dermatogens and lymphatic spread. We report a clitoral metastasis of an endometrial carcinoma and discuss whether the possible mechanism is vascular spreading or direct seeding.
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
Serial Year :
2013
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
Record number :
2387518
Link To Document :
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