A Case of Primary Cancer of Vagina.

Kim, D I; Choi, H W; Lim, S J; Park, Y K; Huh, C Y; Kim, S B

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 1998;41(11):2879-2882.
Published online January 1, 2001.

A Case of Primary Cancer of Vagina.

D I Kim, H W Choi, S J Lim, Y K Park, C Y Huh, S B Kim

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.

Key Words: Primary vaginal cancer, Squamous cell carcinoma, Neoadjuvant chemotherapy, radiation therapy