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GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
Volume 115, Issue 3, Pages 504-509Publisher
ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE
DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.08.011
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Endometrial carcinoma; Ovarian cancer; Fertility preservation; Young women
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Objective. The standard management for women diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma (EC) is hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy. However, more conservative treatment approaches, including uterine and ovarian preservation, may be used for women who have a strong desire to maintain fertility in spite of potential oncologic risks. Methods. We reviewed the literature regarding fertility-preserving treatment for EC. We also conducted medical chart reviews for two Young Patients diagnosed with EC whose treatment deviated from the standard approach in order to preserve fertility. These patients were Subsequently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Our review summarizes the literature regarding the clinical and emotional implications Of fertility preservation ill Young women. Cases. Two Young nulliparous women (29 and 23 years, respectively) with grade I endometrioid adenocarcinoma were initially treated with conservative fertility-sparing endocrine therapy. Upon failure of endocrine treatment both women underwent hysterectomy and staging with ovarian preservation. During Surveillance, both women Were Subsequently diagnosed with ovarian carcinoma and underwent bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) and comprehensive staging. Conclusion. The management Of Young women with endometrial cancer can be complex and challenging. Patients and physicians are confronted with the dilemma of following standard Surgical guidelines versus the desire to maintain fertility and avoid surgical menopause. Careful oncologic, psychotherapeutic, genetic and reproductive counseling is advised before offering a non-standard treatment Strategy to young endometrial cancer patients. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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