Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix: a case report

Obstet Gynecol. 1995 May;85(5 Pt 2):906-8. doi: 10.1016/0029-7844(94)00418-d.

Abstract

Background: Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix is a rare neoplasm associated with a favorable outcome and has not been described as a complication of pregnancy.

Case: A gravida at 20 weeks' gestation was found to have a bulky stage-IB adenocarcinoma of the cervix. She was delivered at 32 weeks' gestation by cesarean, then a radical hysterectomy and pelvic and periaortic lymphadenectomies were performed. Pathology revealed a deeply invasive, grade 1 villoglandular adenocarcinoma confined to the cervix. The patient remains free of disease at 14 months follow-up.

Conclusion: Villoglandular adenocarcinoma of the cervix has a favorable prognosis and can be managed conservatively, even when complicated by pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Adenoma, Villous / pathology*
  • Adenoma, Villous / surgery
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / pathology*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / surgery
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / surgery