Hsu Ya-Ting, Chen Chi-Hau
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Front Oncol. 2024 Aug 12;14:1422006. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1422006. eCollection 2024.
Endometrial cancer in Lynch syndrome is characterized by a higher incidence, younger age at onset, and increased recurrence rates compared to sporadic cases, while the safety and efficacy of fertility-sparing treatments remain uncertain. This case report presents the oncology outcome of fertility-preserving treatment in a 39-year-old woman diagnosed with Lynch syndrome and atypical endometrial hyperplasia. Initially, she responded favorably to fertility-preserving treatment but subsequently experienced disease relapse and rapid progression during retreatment. Final pathology revealed endometrial cancer with metastasis to the right ovary, categorized as FIGO 2023 stage IIIA1. This population's unique molecular mechanisms and genetic mutations warrant special consideration when opting for fertility-sparing treatment. We have reviewed and summarized the oncology and pregnancy outcomes among Lynch syndrome and MMR-deficient patients through previous literature. However, no studies have investigated retreatment after recurrence in Lynch syndrome. Our case highlights the potential risks associated with retreatment following relapse. Vigilant monitoring and prompt consideration of surgical intervention are recommended upon disease relapse.
与散发性病例相比,林奇综合征患者的子宫内膜癌具有发病率更高、发病年龄更小以及复发率增加的特点,而保留生育功能治疗的安全性和有效性仍不确定。本病例报告介绍了一名39岁被诊断为林奇综合征和非典型子宫内膜增生的女性接受保留生育功能治疗的肿瘤学结局。最初,她对保留生育功能治疗反应良好,但随后在再次治疗期间出现疾病复发和快速进展。最终病理显示为子宫内膜癌伴右卵巢转移,分类为FIGO 2023 IIIA1期。在选择保留生育功能治疗时,该人群独特的分子机制和基因突变值得特别考虑。我们通过既往文献回顾并总结了林奇综合征和错配修复缺陷患者的肿瘤学和妊娠结局。然而,尚无研究调查林奇综合征复发后的再次治疗情况。我们的病例突出了复发后再次治疗的潜在风险。建议疾病复发时进行密切监测并及时考虑手术干预。