Carcinosarcoma arising from atypical endometriosis in a cesarean section scar

Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2006 Jan-Feb;16(1):432-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2006.00199.x.

Abstract

Malignant change of endometriosis in a cesarean scar (CS) is rare. We report a case of carcinosarcoma arising from atypical endometriosis in a CS scar, which was successfully treated with complete excision of the lesion and repair of the abdominal wall defect with autologous skin-muscle flap graft. A 41-year-old woman presented with a recurrent endometriosis in a CS scar. Within 16 years it changed from benign to atypical endometriosis and finally to carcinosarcoma after three operations. Complete excision of the tumor was performed, with a big defect of abdominal wall successfully repaired by autologous pedicle skin-muscle graft. The diagnosis of carcinosarcoma arising from atypical endometriosis was confirmed histologically. The lesion recurred 6 months after the fourth operation. She died of disease 15 months after the fourth operation. This case demonstrated that long-standing recurrent scar endometriosis could undergo malignant changes and should be made aware. The primary treatment is complete surgical excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall
  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Carcinosarcoma / pathology*
  • Carcinosarcoma / surgery
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / pathology*
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / etiology
  • Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / pathology*
  • Endometriosis / pathology*
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Pregnancy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Treatment Outcome