SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-A Case of Stage Ivb Endometrial Adenocarcinoma

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This case presentation highlights stage IVB endometrial adenocarcinoma, emphasizing the need for early recognition of this common gynecologic malignancy. Endometrial adenocarcinoma often presents with vague, nonspecific symptoms, which can delay diagnosis. While localized disease generally has a favorable prognosis, metastatic disease has a very poor outcome, with an estimated 5-year survival rate of 5.7%.<br /><br />The reported patient presented with abdominal pain, and the differential diagnosis needed to extend beyond gastrointestinal causes. Diagnostic evaluation, including paracentesis, ultrasound, and endometrial biopsy, confirmed high-grade serous adenocarcinoma of the endometrium with peritoneal carcinomatosis, consistent with stage IVB disease.<br /><br />The presentation stresses several key points: clinicians should consider endometrial cancer even when symptoms are atypical; staging is essential for guiding appropriate treatment; and delayed recognition can result in more aggressive chemotherapy, worsened prognosis, and reduced quality of life. Overall, the case underscores the importance of broadening the differential diagnosis in hospitalized patients with abdominal pain and recognizing that early diagnosis of endometrial adenocarcinoma is critical to improving outcomes.

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Sparsh Jain

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Author List Aliyah Keval, Andrea Bequest, Pinky Jha, Sparsh Jain

Category Clinical Vignettes

Concept Endometrial Adenocarcinoma

Concept Stage IVB

Concept Early Diagnosis

Concept Staging System

Concept Abdominal Pain

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Medical College of Wisconsin

Presenting Author Sparsh Jain

Track Adult

Keywords

endometrial adenocarcinoma

stage IVB

gynecologic malignancy

abdominal pain

peritoneal carcinomatosis

high-grade serous adenocarcinoma

endometrial biopsy

paracentesis

ultrasound

early diagnosis

Endometrial Adenocarcinoma

Stage IVB

Early Diagnosis

Staging System

Abdominal Pain