A Large Adnexal Mass in a Patient with Endometrial Cancer
Clinical History
A 74-year old lady presented with abdominal distension and discomfort.
Case Description
Ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis (TA and TV) revealed a grossly thickened endometrium measuring 27 mm in AP calibre with heterogeneous echotexture. In addition there was a 131 mm complex non-vascular cystic mass (endometrial cancer) in the left adnexa/ left hemipelvis.
Diagnosis/ Discussion/ Treatment/ Follow up
The patient had a whole body contrast CT which confirmed the ultrasound findings (endometrial cancer) in addition to the diagnosis of some omental cake with nodal peritoneal deposits and ascites in keeping with gynaecological malignancy. The adnexal cyst appeared to herniate through the left inguinal canal.
The tumour markers (Ca125 and Ca19.9) were significantly elevated.
Subsequently, the patient had an omental biopsy which confirmed metastatic high grade carcinoma.