Ichthyosis Uteri: A Keratinizing Squamous Metaplasia of the Endometrium With Premalignant Potential

Authors

Yingao Zhang
Sarah Tounsi
Ghanshyam Yadav
Ramya P Masand
Anthony B Costales

Language

English

Publication Date

4-1-2023

Journal

Gynecologic Oncology Reports

DOI

10.1016/j.gore.2023.101165

PMID

36968297

PMCID

PMC10033720

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

3-17-2023

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

Post-print

Abstract

• Ichthyosis uteri is a rare condition describing extensive endometrial keratinization.

• There may be an association with squamous cell carcinoma of the endometrium.

• Endometrial extension of cervical malignancy may closely resemble ichthyosis.

• A hysterectomy should be considered in patients who have completed childbearing.

Published Open-Access

yes

Recommended Citation

Zhang, Yingao; Tounsi, Sarah; Yadav, Ghanshyam; et al., "Ichthyosis Uteri: A Keratinizing Squamous Metaplasia of the Endometrium With Premalignant Potential" (2023). Faculty and Staff Publications. 2602.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/2602