[132 grams of tamoxifen: ultrasonographic and MRI appearance of endometrial carcinoma]

J Radiol. 2001 Nov;82(11):1633-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Endometrial carcinoma is a rare iatrogenic complication due to the adverse estrogenic like effect of Tamoxifen on the uterine mucosa. We report the delayed case of an endometrial carcinoma after an unusual twleve year long daily administration of Tamoxifen (cumulative dose = 131 g). Endovaginal contrast ultrasound examination (Levovist, Schering, Germany) and MRI appearances are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / chemically induced*
  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adenocarcinoma / radiotherapy
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / adverse effects*
  • Brachytherapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Contrast Media
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / chemically induced*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Polysaccharides
  • Postoperative Care
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Tamoxifen / administration & dosage
  • Tamoxifen / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Contrast Media
  • Polysaccharides
  • Tamoxifen
  • SHU 508