Endometrial cancer arising in both horns of didelphys uterus in a Down's syndrome woman

Gynecol Oncol. 2006 Jun;101(3):537-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2006.01.002. Epub 2006 Feb 17.

Abstract

Background: There are only few reports of endometrial cancer arising in patients with uterine malformations. Down's syndrome is characterized by a reduced risk of solid tumors, and there are no reports about its correlation with uterine malformations.

Case: An endometrial adenocarcinoma arising in both horns of a didelphys uterus of a Down's syndrome woman.

Conclusion: Uterine malformations and genetical disorders may cause a delayed diagnosis of gynecological cancers. Gynecological examination in asymptomatic patients and differential diagnosis in abnormal uterine bleeding patients should be considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Down Syndrome / complications*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Uterus / abnormalities*