[Adenocarcinoma arising on colo-rectal endometriosis: clinico-pathological considerations]

Ann Ital Chir. 2000 May-Jun;71(3):385-8.
[Article in Italian]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adult
  • Colonic Diseases / complications*
  • Colonic Diseases / pathology
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Endometriosis / complications*
  • Endometriosis / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rectal Diseases / complications*
  • Rectal Diseases / pathology