Low-grade Endometrioid Carcinoma Presenting as Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage: a Rare Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Endometrial cancer is a rare occurrence in reproductive-aged women, particularly in association with pregnancy or the postpartum period. This case report describes a 28-year-old woman who presented with secondary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) 10 days after a normal vaginal delivery. Despite the absence of gynecological history and initial normal findings on ultrasound, persistent bleeding led to surgical intervention with a total abdominal hysterectomy. Histopathological examination revealed low-grade endometrioid carcinoma of the uterine corpus associated with arteriovenous malformation. This case highlights the unusual presentation of endometrial cancer during reproductive years, its management, and the importance of considering malignancy in cases of unexplained secondary PPH. Although low-grade endometrial cancer generally has a favorable prognosis, follow-up and complete surgical staging are critical for optimal management and long-term outcomes.
DOI: 10.53555/nwjq8x88
Authors: Aiysha Gul, Gayathri Gururamalingam, Jasmin Ghanbari, Marseris Kaid Bay, Fath Elrahman Elrasheed, Henna Patel
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403200431