title: Malignant fibrous primary histiocytoma of the recto-vaginal septum.
abstract: Considering the different localizations of malignant fibrous histiocytomas (MFH), that of the recto-vaginal septum is extremely rare. The present report describes a case, probably the first in literature, characterized by a storiform-pleomorphic histological type, treated with posterior exenteration and adjuvant chemotherapy. The Authors stress the still controversial histogenetic problem, as well as those related to a correct therapeutic approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oncological Gynecology, Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lombardi
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mariani
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vincenzoni
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cavallari
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery