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ea0049ep872 | Clinical case reports - Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2017

Endosalpingiosis – re-thinking risk tumours in acromegaly

Magalhaes Daniela , Bettencourt-Silva Rita , Leitao Patricia , Morgado Paulo , Souto-Moura Conceicao , Carvalho Davide

Introduction: There is circumstantial evidence supporting a role of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor 1 in the development and progression of tumors. Endosalpingiosis is characterized by the presence of non-neoplastic fallopion tube-like epithelium in ectopic anatomical locations.Case report: A 45-year-old woman presented with a constant moderate to intense perianal pain limiting basic daily life activities. She also complained about pain at ...