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Ichthyosis uteri: A keratinizing squamous metaplasia of the endometrium with premalignant potential

Abstract

•Ichthyosis uteri is a rare condition describing extensive endometrial keratinization.•There may be an association with squamous cell carcinoma of the endometrium.•Endometrial extension of cervical malignancy may closely resemble ichthyosis.•A hysterectomy should be considered in patients who have completed childbearing.

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