Endometrial carcinoma with co-existing granulosa cell tumour in a post-menopausal woman: a case report

Endometrial carcinoma with co-existing granulosa cell tumour in a post-menopausal woman: a case report

Background: Granulosa cell tumors (GCT) of the ovary are extremely infrequent tumors accounting for about 3% of the entire ovarian malignancies with a very high rate of recurrence. Due to its ability to secrete estrogen unopposed, it can give rise to endometrial cancer thus leading to the coexisten...

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Main Authors: John Nwadiokwu, Taiwo Solaja, Victor Okebalama, Ugochinyere Ikechukwu, Osaze Ehioghae, Babatope Awosusi, Ogechi Akudinobi, Nneoma Obinna-Chinatu, Ivy Mbon, Ayodeji Ayeni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babcock Medical Society 2023-12-01
Series:Babcock University Medical Journal
Subjects:
Endometrial carcinoma
Granulosa cell tumour
Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
Recurrent tumour
Nigerian woman
Online Access:https://bumj.babcock.edu.ng/index.php/bumj/article/view/313

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