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Endometrial Carcinoma in a 26-Year-Old Obese Woman With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Endometrial carcinoma is one of the most common gynecologic cancers worldwide. The condition typically occurs after menopause; however, young women under the age of 40 years can also be diagnosed with the disease. Providers may delay diagnosis in young patients due to nonspecific presentation or low clinical suspicion. Standard treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, and adjuvant radiotherapy. All these therapeutic interventions are determined by the patient's tumor stage and prognosis. However, in the case of a young patient, treatment options are determined by their desire to maintain fertility and ovarian function. We reported a case of a 26-year-old woman who presented to the gynecological office complaining of irregular menstrual cycles and oligomenorrhea. Endometrioid endometrial carcinoma was found after diagnostic hysteroscopy, followed by dilation and curettage (D&C) and a tissue examination. Our patient desired a surgical option as her family was complete. This case illustrates the importance of early diagnostic evaluation in young women with risk factors and highlights individualized decision-making in treatment planning.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.89612

Authors: Bubli Ahmed, Rabeya Chowdhury, Syeda A Shirin, Al H Habib

Institutions: Jalalabad Ragib Rabeya Medical College, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413131928