[Clear cell carcinoma of vagina: report of 3 cases and review of literatures].
OBJECTIVE
To summarize the clinical characteristics and treatment of vaginal clear cell carcinoma.


METHODS
3 cases of vaginal clear cell carcinoma admitted from 1958-1996 were analyzed retrospectively.


RESULTS
Neither intrauterine diethylstilbestrol exposure nor diethylstibestrol use during their life was found in 3 cases. After external pelvic radiation and intracavitary 137Cs radiotherapy, 5-year survival was achieved in all 3 cases. 2 of them were alive with tumor free for 16 years.


CONCLUSIONS
The results suggested that the prognosis of vaginal clear cell carcinoma was rather good and it could be cured by proper radiotherapy.
Wang
G
G
Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing.
Sun
J
J
D018262:Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D011379:Prognosis; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*