Wound seeding associated with endometrial cancer

Gynecol Oncol. 1994 Mar;52(3):413-5. doi: 10.1006/gyno.1994.1072.

Abstract

We report a patient with well-differentiated adenocarcinoma of the endometrium who developed a recurrence in the anterior abdominal wall probably secondary to wound seeding at the time of her original surgery. She underwent total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. She then received 15 mCi of 32P for positive peritoneal washings. She was free of disease until 2 years later when a large lower incision mass developed. She had no evidence for intra-abdominal disease and a radical resection with a myocutaneous flap was undertaken. Radical resection for isolated metastases may be of benefit for patients with endometrial cancer. Patients with positive cytology should be observed closely for incisional recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / radiotherapy
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local*
  • Neoplasm Seeding*
  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes