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Leiomyosarcoma of the Vagina: An Exceedingly Rare Diagnosis
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Primary leiomyosarcoma of the vagina is an exceedingly rare diagnosis.
Current estimates are that this tumor could at most represent a mere 0.062% of malignant neoplasms in the female genital tract, although in actuality it is likely far less common.
Case Presentation.
A 70-year-old female gravida 3 para 2 with new onset palpable vaginal mass and pink vaginal discharge is diagnosed with primary leiomyosarcoma of the vagina.
Chemotherapy is complicated by acute Lyme disease, and the patient requires a robotic-assisted total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and partial vaginectomy.
The patient remains without recurrence 18 months after surgery.
Conclusion.
Vaginal leiomyosarcoma is exceedingly rare with an aggressive course, high recurrence, and undetermined ideal treatment regimen.
Its diagnosis can be delayed and its presentation varied.
Information on this rare tumor type is predominantly through rare case reports with collective consensus on management lacking.
The gynecologic oncologist must exercise prudence in individualizing treatment regimens for this rare yet aggressive malignancy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Keller, Nathan A.& Godoy, Heidi. 2015. Leiomyosarcoma of the Vagina: An Exceedingly Rare Diagnosis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059126
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Keller, Nathan A.& Godoy, Heidi. Leiomyosarcoma of the Vagina: An Exceedingly Rare Diagnosis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059126
American Medical Association (AMA)
Keller, Nathan A.& Godoy, Heidi. Leiomyosarcoma of the Vagina: An Exceedingly Rare Diagnosis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059126
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059126