Endometriosis-associated intestinal tumours: a consequence of long-term unopposed oestrogen?
A case of malignant transformation in an extra-ovarian site, 13 years after total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, is discussed in a patient on long-term oestrogen implants, which highlights the potential risks surrounding the use of long-term oestrogen replacement therapy.
Efthymiou
Christopher A
CA
Department of Thoracic Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK. c_efthymiou@hotmail.com
D018269:Carcinoma, Endometrioid / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D012008:Recurrence; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed