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01-10-2021 | Ichthyosis | Case Report
Carcinoma Cervix Leading to Ichthyosis Uteri: A Rare Case Report
Authors:
Dr. Komal Vijaywargiya, M.B.B.S, M.S, Dr. Namrata Kachhara, M.B.B.S, M.S, Dr. Qutbuddin Chahwala, M.B.B.S, M.D, Dr. Aayushi Ruia, M.B.B.S, M.S
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The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
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Issue 5/2021
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Abstract
Ichthyosis uteri is an exceedingly rare condition in which the entire surface of the endometrium is replaced by stratified squamous epithelium. It is a benign lesion and its association with benign and malignant conditions has been reported in the literature (Bewtra, Xie, Hunter, Jurgensen (Arch Pathol Lab Med 29:e124–e125,
2005)). Originally described as an endometrial response to iatrogenically introduced caustic substances, similar changes have since been described in association with a variety of inflammatory conditions of the endometrium. It is concluded that a squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix extended proximally into the endometrium (Bagga, Jaswal, Datta, Mahajan (Indian J Pathol Microbiol 51:267–268,
2008)). The possibility of significant cervical pathology should be considered when plaques of squamous epithelium with low-grade dysplastic changes are identified in an endometrial biopsy or curettage.