OBJECTIVE: The standard management for women diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma (EC) is hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy. However, more conservative treatment approaches, including uterine and ovarian preservation, may be used for women who have a strong desire to maintain fertility in spite of potential oncologic risks. METHODS: We reviewed the literature regarding fertility-preserving treatment for EC. We also conducted medical chart reviews for two young patients diagnosed with EC whose treatment deviated from the standard approach in order to preserve fertility. These patients were subsequently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Our review summarizes the literature regarding the clinical and emotional implications of fertility preservation in young women. CASES: Two young nulliparous women (29 and 23 years, respectively) with grade 1 endometrioid adenocarcinoma were initially treated with conservative fertility-sparing endocrine therapy. Upon failure of endocrine treatment both women underwent hysterectomy and staging with ovarian preservation. During surveillance, both women were subsequently diagnosed with ovarian carcinoma and underwent bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) and comprehensive staging. CONCLUSION: The management of young women with endometrial cancer can be complex and challenging. Patients and physicians are confronted with the dilemma of following standard surgical guidelines versus the desire to maintain fertility and avoid surgical menopause. Careful oncologic, psychotherapeutic, genetic and reproductive counseling is advised before offering a non-standard treatment strategy to young endometrial cancer patients.
OBJECTIVE: The standard management for women diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma (EC) is hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy. However, more conservative treatment approaches, including uterine and ovarian preservation, may be used for women who have a strong desire to maintain fertility in spite of potential oncologic risks. METHODS: We reviewed the literature regarding fertility-preserving treatment for EC. We also conducted medical chart reviews for two young patients diagnosed with EC whose treatment deviated from the standard approach in order to preserve fertility. These patients were subsequently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Our review summarizes the literature regarding the clinical and emotional implications of fertility preservation in young women. CASES: Two young nulliparous women (29 and 23 years, respectively) with grade 1 endometrioid adenocarcinoma were initially treated with conservative fertility-sparing endocrine therapy. Upon failure of endocrine treatment both women underwent hysterectomy and staging with ovarian preservation. During surveillance, both women were subsequently diagnosed with ovarian carcinoma and underwent bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) and comprehensive staging. CONCLUSION: The management of young women with endometrial cancer can be complex and challenging. Patients and physicians are confronted with the dilemma of following standard surgical guidelines versus the desire to maintain fertility and avoid surgical menopause. Careful oncologic, psychotherapeutic, genetic and reproductive counseling is advised before offering a non-standard treatment strategy to young endometrial cancerpatients.
Authors: Omar Habeeb; Lee Goodglick; Robert A Soslow; Rajiv G Rao; Lynn K Gordon; Osvaldo Schirripa; Steve Horvath; Jonathan Braun; David B Seligson; Madhuri Wadehra Journal: Cancer Date: 2010-10-15 Impact factor: 6.860
Authors: Ramez N Eskander; Leslie M Randall; Michael L Berman; Krishnansu S Tewari; Philip J Disaia; Robert E Bristow Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol Date: 2011-03-16 Impact factor: 8.661
Authors: A N Schüring; T Fehm; K Behringer; M Goeckenjan; P Wimberger; M Henes; J Henes; M F Fey; M von Wolff Journal: Arch Gynecol Obstet Date: 2017-11-24 Impact factor: 2.344