Open AccessClear Cell Carcinoma of Cervix in a 60- year-old Woman: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Karthik Ramesh,
Desai Rm
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8428.4654
Subject(s) - diethylstilbestrol , cervix , medicine , radical hysterectomy , etiology , carcinoma , hysterectomy , radiation therapy , clear cell carcinoma , adjuvant radiotherapy , gynecology , basal cell , cervical cancer , cancer , surgery , estrogen
Clear cell carcinoma of cervix is a rare entity amongst cervical neoplasms especially post diethylstilbestrol era. It is hypothesised to have a bimodal distribution with spontaneous cases unrelated to DES exposure observed in elderly age group. We report a rare case of clear cell carcinoma of cervix (CCCC) in a 60-year-old Asian female with no history of diethylstilbestrol (DES) ingestion. She underwent radical hysterectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy and showed no signs of recurrence even after 6 moths of follow up. Review of relevant literature was done including possible aetiology, appropriate treatment and prognostic factors.