Primary adenocarcinoma of the rectovaginal septum: a case report and literature review

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2001 Mar;95(1):111-3. doi: 10.1016/s0301-2115(00)00377-8.

Abstract

The authors report the third case of primary adenocarcinoma of the rectovaginal septum without associated endometriosis and discuss the pathogenesis of this tumour. Some of the tumour cells were stained with OC 125 antibody which recognises epithelium of coelomic origin; adenocarcinoma of the rectovaginal septum may arise directly from embryological Müllerian remnants.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Rectal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / therapy*