title: Unilateral cervical cancer in a patient with cervix duplex.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Although uterine anomalies are uncommon, gynecologists must be aware of the anatomical challenges that may be encountered from these anomalies. Cervical cancer in the context of a mullerian lateral fusion defect is rare.
  
  
  METHODS
  A case of a unilateral IB1 squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix in the setting of a complete uterovaginal septum and cervix duplex is described.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Uterine anomalies compound diagnostic difficulty of routine pathology. Thorough examination and evaluation are crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment. Genital tract duplication, although rare, should always be considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35249, USA. kimballkj@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Kristopher J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kimball
authors.forename: Rodney P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Rocconi
authors.forename: J Michael
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Straughn
authors.forename: Michael G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Conner
authors.forename: Ronald D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Alvarez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D002578:Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*