A Rare Case of Uterine Serous Carcinoma: Importance of Early Detection and Comprehensive Treatment in Postmenopausal Women.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Uterine serous carcinoma (USC) is an uncommon but highly aggressive subtype of endometrial cancer, constituting approximately 10% of all endometrial carcinoma cases. Due to its aggressive nature, it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, with a significant proportion of patients presenting with metastasis.

Case presentation

This report deals with a case of a 75-year-old postmenopausal female with a history of obesity and hypertension, presenting with abnormal vaginal bleeding over 2 years. Her obstetric history included three cesarean sections, and she had not undergone a speculum examination for 35 years. Transvaginal ultrasound revealed a heterogeneous structure with cystic changes nearly filling the uterine cavity, suggestive of an intrauterine polyp. Dilat

SUBMITTER: Hijazi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785395 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature