Leiomyosarcoma of the vagina: a case report and review from the literature.
10.3802/jgo.2008.19.4.261
- Author:
Min Jung SUH
1
;
Dong Choon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea. dcpark@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Leiomyosarcoma;
Vagina
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Leiomyosarcoma;
Metrorrhagia;
Recurrence;
Vagina;
Vaginal Neoplasms
- From:Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
2008;19(4):261-264
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Leiomyosarcomas comprise fewer than 2% of all malignant vaginal neoplasms. Due to their rarity, treatment for vaginal leiomyosarcomas have not been determined. We describe a 66 year old woman with vaginal leiomyosarcoma, which presented as a large palpable mass with vaginal spotting. Complete surgical excision was accomplished and after surgery, she underwent radiation therapy. Tumor recurrence was not detected for the last 5 years and now her general condition is very good. This is a rare case of leiomyosarcoma arising in vagina and we report the results of successful treatment.
