Mucinous adenocarcinoma arising in a neovagina

Gynecol Oncol. 1994 Feb;52(2):272-5. doi: 10.1006/gyno.1994.1045.

Abstract

The development of carcinoma in a neovagina is a rare occurrence. A case of mucinous adenocarcinoma of a neovagina is presented. A neovagina was formed in 1945 to correct a congenital anomaly. Subsequently the patient developed a chronic rectovaginal fistula. It is thought that the mucinous adenocarcinoma developed as a result of chronic inflammation secondary to the fistula. Although rare, development of a malignancy in ectopic tissue can occur. Clinicians need to be aware of this as they follow these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / etiology
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Surgery, Plastic
  • Vagina / abnormalities
  • Vagina / surgery*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / etiology
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / pathology*