Ichthyosis uteri: A keratinizing squamous metaplasia of the endometrium with premalignant potential

• DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2023.101165
• Publication Date: 2023-03-17T21:09:35Z
• Authors: Yingao Zhang; Sarah Tounsi; Ghanshyam Yadav; Ramya P. Masand; Anthony B. Costales
• Keywords: Medical Sciences; Obstetrics and Gynecology; 610; Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens; Case Report; Gynecology and obstetrics; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; Uterine Cancer; 0302 clinical medicine; 616; Medical Specialties; Medicine and Health Sciences; RG1-991; RC254-282; Cancer

• Ichthyosis uteri is a rare condition describing extensive endometrial keratinization. • There may be an association with squamous cell carcinoma of the endometrium. • Endometrial extension of cervical malignancy may closely resemble ichthyosis. • A hysterectomy should be considered in patients who have completed childbearing.