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Giannella L, Marconi C, Di Giuseppe J, Delli Carpini G, Fichera M, Grelloni C, Giuliani L, Montanari M, Insinga S, Ciavattini A. Malignant Transformation of Postmenopausal Endometriosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:4026. [PMID: 34439184 PMCID: PMC8394809 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13164026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to systematically review the existing literature on malignant transformation of postmenopausal endometriosis to provide information about patient characteristics, hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) use, and outcomes over a period of 52 years (1969-2021). Methods: According to PRISMA guidelines, we searched for (endometriosis OR endometriotic) AND (cancer OR malignancy OR malignant transformation) AND (menopause OR menopausal OR postmenopause OR postmenopausal) in Pubmed (all fields) (accessed on 12 February 2021) and Scopus (Title/Abstract/Keywords) (accessed on 12 February 2021) databases. The only filter used was the English language. Relevant articles were obtained in full-text format and screened for additional references. Eligibility/inclusion criteria: studies including full case description of malignant transformation of endometriosis-related lesions in postmenopause. Results: 75 studies, including 90 cases, were retrieved. The mean age was 55.8 ± 8.5 years. Overall, about 65% of women had a positive personal history of endometriosis/adenomyosis, and 64% of women underwent previous hysterectomy ± bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Forty-nine of 74 women used HRT (66.2%). Among the women who used HRT, estrogen-only treatment was taken by approximately 75%. Duration of HRT was longer than five years in 63.3% of cases. About 70% of subjects had histology of endometrioid adenocarcinoma or clear cell carcinoma. Follow-up outcome, available for 61 women, showed a survival rate of 78.7%, recurrence of 9.8%, death of 11.5%. The duration of follow-up had a median of 12 months (interquartile range, 6.75-25 months). Interestingly, over the years of case publication there was a significant inverse correlation with previous history of endometriosis (r = -0.28, p = 0.007), HRT use (r = -0.31, p = 0.006), and previous definitive surgery (r = -0.42, p < 0.001). Conclusions: In the malignant transformation of postmenopausal endometriosis, there are some recurrent clinical conditions: previous endometriosis, major definitive surgery before menopause, and estrogen-only HRT for a relatively long time. However, these clinical conditions have shown a drastic decrease over time. This could likely be the consequence of different attitudes and management of gynecologists linked to up-to-date scientific evidence about the use of major surgery in gynecological pathologies. Malignant transformation of postmenopausal endometriosis is a clinical challenge to be explored further.
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- Woman’s Health Sciences Department, Gynecologic Section, Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Filippo Corridoni, 16, 60123 Ancona, Italy; (L.G.); (C.M.); (J.D.G.); (G.D.C.); (M.F.); (C.G.); (L.G.); (M.M.); (S.I.)
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Mandato VD, Torricelli F, Mastrofilippo V, Valli R, Aguzzoli L, La Sala GB. Primary extra-uterine and extra-ovarian mullerian adenosarcoma: case report and literature review. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:134. [PMID: 29402239 PMCID: PMC5800024 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4037-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Extra-uterine mullerian adenosarcomas have varying biological behaviours depending on the presence of endometriosis or sarcomatous overgrowth. These behaviours manifest according to the tumours' histological characteristics and sites of origin. The best treatment and oncologic outcome have not been clarified because only a few cases of extra-uterine and extra-ovarian adenosarcoma have been described in the literature. Here, we report a case of primary peritoneal adenosarcoma with sarcomatous overgrowth and review all reported cases of adenosarcomas arising outside of the uterus and outside the ovaries to identify the best treatment options and clarify outcomes. CASE PRESENTATION A 79-year-old woman was referred to our Department with an abdominal mass resembling a fibroid with a haemorrhage. Her gynaecological history was negative. A transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasound examination revealed a multicystic mass resembling an ovarian tumour arising from the pelvis and extending up to the abdomen. At laparotomy a peritoneal mass arising from Douglas peritoneum was resected. The uterus and adnexa appeared normal, and a supra-cervical hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed. No macroscopic residual disease was present. Final pathology diagnosed a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with divergent differentiation. Four weeks later a new, multicystic mass was found. Due to the progressive poor condition, the patient died four months after diagnosis. Histological slides were reviewed by external expert pathologists and the final diagnosis was of extra-genital adenosarcoma with sarcomatous overgrowth. Furthermore, we also collected and analysed articles written in English regarding extra-uterine and extra-ovarian adenosarcomas published between January 1974 and October 2016. PubMed was used as a database for this search. Clinical and pathological characteristics, treatments and outcomes were assessed. CONCLUSIONS Only 41 cases has been reported in literature. Previous endometriosis and sarcomatous overgrowth showed an inverse effect on prognosis. Endometriosis was confirmed to have a positive effect on disease free survival Complete surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment. A worldwide registry is urgently required to collect data to standardize treatment and to obtain reliable data on prognosis.
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- Vincenzo Dario Mandato
- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS- Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale, Viale Risorgimento n 80, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Laboratory of Translational Research, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Unit of Surgical Gynecol Oncology, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Unit of Pathology, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Unit of Surgical Gynecol Oncology, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS- Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale, Viale Risorgimento n 80, Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Modena e Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Yang C, Oh HK, Kim D. Müllerian adenosarcoma arising from rectal endometriosis. Ann Coloproctol 2014; 30:232-6. [PMID: 25360431 PMCID: PMC4213940 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2014.30.5.232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2014] [Accepted: 07/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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A Müllerian adenosarcoma is an extremely rare tumor characterized by a stromal component of usually low-grade malignancy and by a benign glandular epithelial component. A Müllerian adenosarcoma occurs mainly in the uterus, but also in extrauterine locations. Extrauterine Müllerian adenosarcomas are thought to arise from endometriotic deposits. A 36-year-old female presented to Daegu Catholic University Medical Center with a symptom of loose stool for several months. The imaging studies revealed a rectal mass, so she underwent a laparoscopic low anterior resection. Although extemporary pathology revealed an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, the final histologic diagnosis was a Müllerian adenosarcoma arising from rectal endometriosis. To our knowledge, except a concomitant rectal villotubular adenoma, cases of Müllerian adenosarcomas arising the rectal wall are rare. An adenosarcoma arising from endometriosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a pelvic mass, even one appearing in rectal wall, because ectopic endometrial tissue exists everywhere.
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- Chunseok Yang
- Department of Surgery, Catholic University of School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Catholic University of School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Karateke A, Kahramanoğlu I, Bilgiç R. Extragenital müllerian adenosarcoma in the pouch of douglas. Balkan Med J 2014; 31:100-4. [PMID: 25207177 DOI: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2013.9065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2013] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Extragenital Müllerian adenosarcomas are extremely rare tumours characterised by a stromal component of low-grade malignancy and by a benign glandular epithelial component. CASE REPORT A 26-year-old woman was admitted to our clinic because of lower abdominal distension and left lower quadrant pain. Clinical and radiological examinations suggested an ovarian malignancy. Laparotomy revealed a cystic mass in the pouch of Douglas, originating from the left sacrouterine ligament. A total excision of the tumour was performed and showed low-grade adenosarcoma without sarcomatous overgrowth. Follow-up at 24 months after the surgery showed no evidence of recurrence. CONCLUSION Mullerian adenosarcoma located in the pouch of Douglas is rare. For treatment, success may be achieved with only excision of the tumour if there is no sarcomatous overgrowth or spread to adjacent tissues.
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- Ateş Karateke
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Park Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Süleymaniye Birth and Women Health Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, E-Sitopatoloji Pathology Laboratory, İstanbul, Turkey
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Agito MD, Rehmus EH, Powell AT. Mullerian carcinosarcoma arising from intestinal endometriosis. J Clin Oncol 2013; 31:e175-7. [PMID: 23460712 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.44.1600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Huang GS, Arend RC, Sakaris A, Hebert TM, Goldberg GL. Extragenital adenosarcoma: a case report, review of the literature, and management discussion. Gynecol Oncol 2009; 115:472-5. [PMID: 19712965 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2009] [Revised: 07/21/2009] [Accepted: 07/28/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Müllerian adenosarcoma is a rare mixed epithelial-mesenchymal tumor. An extragenital site of origin and sarcomatous overgrowth are associated with aggressive clinical behavior. CASE We present a rare case of extragenital adenosarcoma with sarcomatous overgrowth and coexistent endometriosis. She was treated with initial cytoreductive surgery and chemotherapy. She underwent a second surgery for management of a high-grade bowel obstruction, due to pathologically confirmed recurrent intraperitoneal adenosarcoma. A complete clinical response was achieved with liposomal doxorubicin, and the patient remains disease-free eighteen months after completion of chemotherapy. CONCLUSION Liposomal doxorubicin appears to be an active agent for the treatment of adenosarcoma with sarcomatous overgrowth. In addition, we conclude from our review of all reported cases of extragenital adenosarcoma that concurrent endometriosis may represent a favorable prognostic factor.
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- Gloria S Huang
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Department of Pathology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein Cancer Center, 1695 Eastchester Road, Suite 601, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
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Endometriosis is a common clinical condition and its treatment will often lead to an estrogen deficiency status. As most of these patients are young, they will need to consider hormone replacement therapy. Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent disease and estrogen replacement can be associated with a risk of recurrence or malignant transformation. Only a few studies have addressed this problem. With the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), there is an increased, although undefined, risk of recurrence of endometriosis, especially in known severe cases and in obese patients. Unopposed estrogen appears to carry a higher risk than combined preparations. Delay in starting HRT after pelvic clearance is not of any benefit. After radical surgery for severe endometriosis, women often have much to gain from HRT, particularly in the early years. Benefits of HRT in terms of control of menopausal symptoms, prevention of urogenital atrophy and loss of libido and bone protection are of particular importance. HRT may still have a role in prevention of cardiovascular disease in early menopause, but this remains unproven. Although there is no firm evidence, continuous combined preparations or tibolone would appear to be the optimum choice.
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- N F Soliman
- Yeovil Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, UK
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Noel JC, Anaf V, Fayt I, Wespes E. Ureteral mullerian carcinosarcoma (mixed mullerian tumor) associated with endometriosis occurring in a patient with a concentrated soy isoflavones supplementation. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2006; 274:389-92. [PMID: 16847632 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-006-0188-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2006] [Accepted: 04/20/2006] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Malignant transformation and particularly malignant mixed mullerian tumor arising in extragenital endometriosis is extremely rare and occurs in the majority of cases after estrogen replacement therapy. We present a case of a 75-year-old woman who developed a ureteral malignant mullerian carcinosarcoma in a context of florid endometriosis. The patient had a history of total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy 30 years earlier for extensive endometriosis. Since 5 years, the patient has been on phytoestrogen supplementation consisting of 72 mg/day of superconcentrated soy isoflavones. This is the first case of ureteral mullerian carcinosarcoma arising in endometriosis foci after extensive phytoestrogen supplementation. Our data suggest that phytoestrogens at least in concentrated form may play a role not only in maintenance of endometriosis but also in its malignant transformation. Given the extraordinary popularity and availability of these dietary supplements, several studies are indispensable regarding their safety particularly in women with extensive endometriosis.
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- Jean-Christophe Noel
- Department of Gynecopathology, Erasme University Hospital, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium.
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Van Mieghem T, Abeler VM, Moerman P, Verbist L, Vergote I, Amant F. CD10, estrogen and progesterone receptor expression in ovarian adenosarcoma. Gynecol Oncol 2005; 99:493-6. [PMID: 16051333 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2005] [Revised: 05/24/2005] [Accepted: 06/06/2005] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND : The low incidence of ovarian adenosarcomas explains the paucity of available data regarding their biologic markers. Our aim was to investigate the presence of CD10, estrogen and progesterone receptors (ER and PR) in these tumors. CASE : Four cases of primary ovarian adenosarcoma were retrieved in our pathology databases. We assessed the immunohistochemical stainings for ER, PR and CD10 in 3 ovarian adenosarcomas without sarcomatous overgrowth (OAS), and 1 ovarian adenosarcoma with sarcomatous overgrowth (OAS-S). When considering the malignant stromal component, 2 OAS showed the presence of ER and PR, whereas the OAS-S was only ER positive. CD10 positivity was observed in the sarcomatous cells of all 3 OAS but was absent in the OAS-S. CONCLUSION : The identification of a hormone sensitive disease is the main clinical implication of this study. Moreover, the current results add OAS to the list of CD10 positive ovarian tumors.
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- Tim Van Mieghem
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecological Oncology, UZ Gasthuisberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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