METASTASIS OF CERVICAL CARCINOMA TO THE OVARY: A CASE REPORT
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Keywords
Ovaries, Metastasis, Adenocarcinoma, Cervical Cancer, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, Pelvis paraaortic lymphadenectomy, Omentectomy Chemotherapy, Colpectomy, Brachytherapy
Abstract
Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the primary cause of cervical cancer. Although metastases most frequently occur through the lymphatic system to nearby organs, distant metastases, such as to the ovaries, can also arise but are less common. Prompt detection of these metastases is critical for effective treatment.
Case Presentation: We report the case of a 57-year-old female patient with a history of neoplastic disease, histologically and immunohistochemically confirmed as endocervical adenocarcinoma, stage Ib2, with ovarian metastases. The patient’s medical history includes bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, pelvic paraaortic lymphadenectomy, and omentectomy. This study was conducted at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, KPK Pakistan.
Clinical Course: One year post-chemotherapy, the patient presented with genital bleeding, right iliac fossa pain, and intestinal constipation. Speculum examination revealed a vegetative lesion of the vaginal fundus. Biopsy identified a well-differentiated adenocarcinoma (Grade 1). Pathological findings indicated villoglandular adenocarcinoma infiltrating the vaginal wall, necessitating a corpectomy which was performed successfully. The patient received subsequent brachytherapy and radiation treatment.
Outcome: Post-treatment colposcopic findings and oncotic cytology were within normal limits. The patient showed no signs of disease recurrence.
Conclusion: Although ovarian metastases from cervical cancer are rare, their possibility must be recognized. Prognostic evaluation should consider clinicopathological factors and imaging tests, including tumour size, lymph node status, and depth of myometrial invasion. Early detection and comprehensive treatment are essential for optimal patient outcomes.
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