Vinker S, Shani A, Open M, Fenig E, Dgani R. Conservative treatment of adenocarcinoma of the endometrium in young patients. Is it appropriate?
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1999;
83:63-5. [PMID:
10221612 DOI:
10.1016/s0301-2115(98)00306-6]
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Abstract
Few reports have suggested that nulliparous young patients with endometrial cancer may be treated conservatively to preserve fertility. We present a young nulliparous woman with a well differentiated adenocarcinoma of the endometrium treated with progestins. Since she did not respond, a definite operation was performed revealing involvement of the uterine isthmus, thus necessitating adjuvant radiotherapy.
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