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Undifferentiated endometrial carcinoma: a case report
Zhongyi Gu1, Qingtao Tang1, Shenglian Lu2
1The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University: Changhai Hospital, No. 168 Changhai Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200433, China.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|January 28, 2026
Summary
Undifferentiated endometrial carcinoma is an aggressive cancer with poor chemotherapy response. This case highlights the rapid progression and fatal outcomes often seen in advanced stages, emphasizing the need for effective treatments.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gynecologic Oncology
Background:
- Undifferentiated endometrial carcinoma is a rare, highly invasive cancer, comprising ~9% of endometrial malignancies.
- It often presents at advanced stages with nonspecific symptoms like abnormal uterine bleeding and pelvic pain.
- This subtype shows limited sensitivity to chemotherapy, posing significant clinical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of undifferentiated endometrial carcinoma.
- To illustrate the aggressive clinical course and poor prognosis associated with this condition.
- To underscore the limitations of current treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 50-year-old female diagnosed with undifferentiated endometrial carcinoma.
- Surgical intervention followed by observation of postoperative complications.
- Imaging studies to assess disease progression.
Main Results:
- Postoperative complications included fever, dyspnea, pulmonary infection, and renal insufficiency.
- Computed tomography revealed progressive lung metastases and abdominal tumor recurrence.
- The patient experienced rapid deterioration and succumbed to respiratory failure.
Conclusions:
- The etiology of undifferentiated endometrial carcinoma is not well-defined.
- Treatment follows general endometrial carcinoma principles: staging surgery for early disease, and aggressive tumor debulking for advanced stages, similar to ovarian cancer protocols.
- Advanced-stage disease is characterized by rapid progression and high short-term mortality, with limited effective therapeutic options.
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