Endometrial Adenocarcinoma in a 27-Year-Old Woman

• Main Authors: Anis Fadhlaoui, Jamel Ben Hassouna, Mohamed Khrouf, Fethi Zhioua, Anis Chaker
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: SAGE Publishing 2010-01-01
• Series: Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.4137/CCRep.S5346

Background Endometrial adenocarcinoma usually occurs after menopause, but in 2%–14% of cases, it occurs in young patients (less than 40 years of age) who are eager to preserve their fertility. Its treatment includes hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy, and, in some cases, radiation therapy. Aim To describe a case of endometrial adenocarcinoma occurring in a young woman and to undertake a literature review of risk factors and therapeutic options proposed for young women wishing to preserve their fertility. Case We report a case of endometrial cancer in a 27-year-old woman treated for resistant menorrhagia and cared for in our department as well as in the Salah Azaiez Institute. Conclusion Endometrial adenocarcinoma rarely occurs in young women. In such cases, other therapeutic options can be proposed: progesterone therapy and LH-RH (Luteinzing-Hormone-Releasing-Hormone) agonists therapy in order to preserve fertility in younger patients.