Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the abdominal wall: a case report

J Reprod Med. 2014 May-Jun;59(5-6):330-2.

Abstract

Background: Primary clear cell adenocarcinoma of the abdominal wall is exceptionally rare and most likely arises within scar endometriosis.

Case: A 37-year-old woman with 3 prior cesarean sections developed an abdominal wall mass that was confirmed as clear cell adenocarcinoma.

Conclusion: Clear cell adenocarcinoma is in the differential diagnosis of abdominal wall masses, particularly in cases of prior surgery. Fine needle aspiration may be helpful in establishing the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Abdominal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Abdominal Wall / pathology*
  • Abdominal Wall / surgery
  • Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / surgery
  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Cicatrix / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Ovariectomy
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Salpingectomy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography