Squamous cell carcinoma endometrium
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20171989Keywords:
Endometrium, Squamous cell carcinoma, Uterine bleedingAbstract
Primary pure squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of endometrium is very rare. About 70 cases have been reported, according to WHO blue book. It is defined as a primary carcinoma of the endometrium composed of squamous cells of varying degree of differentiation. The frequency of SCC of the endometrium is unknown.
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