Small cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix with cerebellar metastasis: A special case report with literature review

Authors

  • C. Shen Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital (East Branch)
  • J.H. Zhu Department of Oncology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
  • K. Gu Department of Radiation Oncology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital (East Branch)
  • Q.C. Hu Department of Radiation Oncology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital (East Branch)
  • Q.Q. Che Department of Radiation Oncology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital (East Branch)
  • R. Yang Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital (East Branch)
  • S.J. Ji Department of Radiation Oncology, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital (East Branch)
Abstract:

Background: Small cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix is a highly malignant form of cancer in women, characterized by its high propensity for rapid extra-pelvic distant metastasis and poor prognosis. The best treatment strategy for this type of cancer is still controversial. Case presentation: We report here a case of small cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix treated by extensive total hysterectomy followed by adjuvant chemoradiotherapy. A 45-year-old Chinese woman was diagnosed with stage IIA small cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix. The patient suffered from head metastasis following a diagnosis made fifteen months prior. Conclusion: We describe the optimal treatment and prognostic factors of this tumour. The stage of the tumour, main treatment, prognostic factors and outcome of this disease are presented with a review of the related literature.

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volume 17  issue 2

pages  345- 353

publication date 2019-04

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