Mixed adenocarcinoma of the rectovaginal septum associated with endometriosis and endometrial carcinoma: a case report

Case Rep Oncol. 2011 Jan;4(1):149-54. doi: 10.1159/000326067. Epub 2011 Mar 18.

Abstract

Purpose: To present a case of primary mixed (clear cell and endometrioid type) adenocarcinoma of the rectovaginal septum, probably arising from endometriosis and associated with a highly differentiated, early-stage endometrioid endometrial carcinoma. The case was managed by a minimally invasive approach and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy.

Results: The patient underwent clinical/instrumental follow-up and a second-look laparoscopy after the primary surgery as well as adjuvant chemotherapy. No evidence of disease could be observed after the treatment.

Conclusion: Surgery with postoperative chemotherapy can be recommended for the treatment of mixed adenocarcinoma of the rectovaginal septum.

Keywords: Adenocarcinoma; Clear cell carcinoma; Endometrioid carcinoma; Endometriosis Rectovaginal septum; Laparoscopy.

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