Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1998 Nov;41(11):2879-2882.

A Case of Primary Cancer of Vagina

• Kim DI
• Choi HW
• Lim SJ
• Park YK
• Huh CY
• Kim SB

Abstract

The primary vaginal cancer is rare, accounting for approximately 2-3% of all gynecologic malignancies. The most common site is in the upper one-third on posterior wall and squamous cell carcinomas is the most common pathologic type, occurring in 80% of the vaginal cancers. The most common syrnptoms are painless vaginal bleeding and vaginal discharge. Treatment selection is based on the clinical exa#rnination and most tumors are treated by radiation therapy. We have experienced one case of the primary vaginal cancer in a 51 year old, who had postcoital bleeding. The patient was managed with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, there-after operated, followed radiation therapy. We report the result with the review of literature.

Keyword

Primary vaginal cancer; Squamous cell carcinoma; Neoadjuvant chemotherapy; radiation therapy

MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Drug Therapy
Hemorrhage
Humans
Middle Aged
Uterine Hemorrhage
Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal Neoplasms*