An unusually aggressive verrucose carcinoma of the uterine cervix.
An unusual case of Verrucose Carcinoma of the uterine cervix is described. The tumor characteristics, as well as its aggressively malignant potential nature are presented. The unique response to irradiation therapy is discussed, hence the great difficulty in treating the tumor and the importance of early diagnosis to achieve a good prognosis. The literature regarding this unique tumor is reviewed.
Goldberger
S B
SB
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology "A", Meir Hospital, Sapir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel.
Rosen
D J
DJ
Fejgin
M D
MD
Marcov
S
S
Cordoba
M
M
Ben-Aderet
N
N
D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy