Abstract
Objective: Renal transplantation is a risk factor for premalignant and malignant changes of the endometrium. Thus, prompt and aggressive treatment of postoperative complications remains a major issue. We report the case of an asymptomatic postmenopausal woman with a history of renal transplantation who underwent surgery for uterine serous carcinoma (USC). Case report: An asymptomatic 59-year-old woman who had undergone renal transplantation presented with elevated serum CA-125 levels. Cancer screening revealed uterine serous carcinoma, for which she underwent total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Unfortunately, the postoperative course was complicated by cardiogenic shock and decompensated heart failure. The complexities of the cardiac problems and renal transplantation required a multidisciplinary approach involving different specialists. She was successfully discharged 48 days after the surgery. Conclusion: Gynecologic cancer screening in asymptomatic postmenopausal women after renal transplantation is warranted. If postoperative complications occur in this population, a multidisciplinary approach is recommended.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 601-604 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 08 2018 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Renal transplant
- Uterine serous carcinoma