Primary squamous cell carcinoma of endometrium: A case report

A case of pnmary squamous cell carcmoma of the endometnum (PSCCE) m a wrgm treated w1th surgery - abdommal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and followed by whole pelvic radiation is presented. The tumor recurred 12 months later and the patient then underwent relaparotomy and excision of recurrent tumor of the pelvis; right hemicolectomy and rectosigmoidectomy were done due to recu订ence and metastasis of the primary tumor. After re-operation, six courses of cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil were given intravenously for cytotoxic effects at 3-week intervals. The patient's disease progressed despite therapy, and she di"ed three months after the last cycle or 21 months after the first diagnosis was made.

Endometrium; Squamous epithelium; Endometrial carcinoma; Primary endometrial squamous cell carcinoma; Treatment; Follow-up

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