Primary spindle cell sarcoma of the vagina treated with neoadjuvant radiation and pelvic exenteration

J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2007 Apr;11(2):105-7. doi: 10.1097/01.lgt.0000245037.06977.43.

Abstract

Objective: Malignant neoplasms of the vagina are rare gynecologic tumors. Primary vaginal sarcomas are even more unusual lesions, representing fewer than 2% of malignant vaginal lesions.

Case: We present a case of a primary vaginal spindle cell sarcoma, treated with neoadjuvant radiation followed by total pelvic exenteration. The patient remains without evidence of disease 2 years after surgery.

Conclusions: The mainstay of treatment of vaginal sarcomas is surgical. Neoadjuvant radiation treatment may decrease surgical morbidity and lead to long-term cure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Hemorrhage / radiotherapy
  • Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy / methods*
  • Pelvic Exenteration*
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Sarcoma / complications
  • Sarcoma / pathology
  • Sarcoma / radiotherapy*
  • Sarcoma / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / complications
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / surgery*