Mucinous adenocarcinoma arising in a neovagina.
The development of carcinoma in a neovagina is a rare occurrence. A case of mucinous adenocarcinoma of a neovagina is presented. A neovagina was formed in 1945 to correct a congenital anomaly. Subsequently the patient developed a chronic rectovaginal fistula. It is thought that the mucinous adenocarcinoma developed as a result of chronic inflammation secondary to the fistula. Although rare, development of a malignancy in ectopic tissue can occur. Clinicians need to be aware of this as they follow these patients.
Munkarah
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48201.
Malone
J M
JM
Budev
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HD
Evans
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TN
D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*