Ichthyosis uteri associated with high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 3) and intrauterine device (IUD) – a rare cause of recurrent abnormal PAP smear

Background: Ichthyosis uteri is an exceedingly rare condition in which the surface of the endometrium is complete of near-complete replaced by squamous epithelium. Originally described as an endometrial response to iatrogenically-introduced caustic substances, similar changes have since been described in association with a variety of inflammatory conditions of the endometrium. Here we describe a case with associated CIN 3 and repeated incomplete resection by conisation. Methods & Case Report: A 55-year old women presented with lost IUD. Within IUD-removal curreted material represented squamous epithelium with hi…