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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 11/2011

01-11-2011 | Case Report

Primary invasive carcinoma of the vagina after Le Fort partial colpocleisis for stage IV pelvic organ prolapse: a case report

Authors: Moon Kyoung Cho, Chul Hong Kim, Yoon Ha Kim

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 11/2011

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Abstract

We present here the case report of a postmenopausal woman who complained of recurrent pus-like vaginal discharge and perianal pain 1 year after Le Fort colpocleisis, which was subsequently identified as a primary invasive carcinoma of the vagina. Biopsy confirmed a squamous cell carcinoma in the vagina, and the disease was classified as stage III according to FIGO staging. The patient received pelvic radiotherapy. This case emphasizes that differential diagnosis of recurrent vaginal discharge that presents remote from obliterative procedure for pelvic organ prolapse should consider not only pyometra, but also other causes.
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Metadata
Title
Primary invasive carcinoma of the vagina after Le Fort partial colpocleisis for stage IV pelvic organ prolapse: a case report
Authors
Moon Kyoung Cho
Chul Hong Kim
Yoon Ha Kim
Publication date
01-11-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 11/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1439-7

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