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Primary invasive carcinoma of vagina with third degree uterovaginal prolapse: a case report and review of literature

Authors: Sharda Brata Ghosh, Reva Tripathi, Y. M. Mala, Nita Khurana

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Background

Primary vaginal carcinoma associated with third degree uterovaginal prolapse is very rare.

Case

We present a case report of a postmenopausal woman who presented with an invasive carcinoma of vagina associated with third degree uterovaginal prolapse treated by Mitra’s operation. She was asymptomatic and had no recurrence during last 1 year of follow-up.

Conclusion

Vaginal ulcer associated with long standing genital prolapse need careful evaluation (including punch biopsy) for underlying carcinoma. Treatment due to the rarity of this entity was controversial previously and current review of literature suggests surgical treatment with or without radiotherapy as the optimum treatment for early stage and radiotherapy for advanced stage vaginal carcinoma associated with genital prolapse. Early diagnosis with adequate treatment can minimize the morbidity and mortality associated with vaginal carcinoma.

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Title: Primary invasive carcinoma of vagina with third degree uterovaginal prolapse: a case report and review of literature
Authors: Sharda Brata Ghosh
Reva Tripathi
Y. M. Mala
Nita Khurana
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-008-0815-0

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Primary invasive carcinoma of vagina with third degree uterovaginal prolapse: a case report and review of literature

Abstract

Background

Case

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Case

Conclusion

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