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Ya-Ting Ko1, Ching-Hsuan Wu1, Cheng-Shyong Chang1,2
1Department of Hematology-Oncology, Chang Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Changhua 505029, Taiwan.
Abstract:
The emergence of endometriosis-associated clear cell carcinoma (CCC) within the abdominal wall is a notably rare phenomenon. This condition predominantly impacts females who have previously undergone surgical interventions, including hysterectomy or caesarean section (C-section), with the malignant transformation of endometriosis within the post-surgical abdominal scar posited as a likely mechanism. Herein, we delineate a distinctive case of endometriosis-associated CCC emanating from the abdominal wall. The therapeutic approach for the patient encompassed surgical resection, complemented by a regimen of adjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Despite these measures, the patient experienced disease progression, manifested by bilateral inguinal lymph node involvement and metastasis to the left femoral bone. Advanced molecular diagnostics, specifically next-generation sequencing (NGS) of the resected specimen, identified a targetable PIK3CA E726K mutation. Subsequent treatment with alpelisib and everolimus was initiated, culminating in a sustained complete response.
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