Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix implanting in the episiotomy site

Gynecol Oncol. 1993 Dec;51(3):408-10. doi: 10.1006/gyno.1993.1313.

Abstract

The implantation of cervical cancer in an episiotomy scar is very rare. We present such a case in a patient with stage IIIB squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. The tumor implantation responded only partially to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Review of the literature revealed six cases of cervical cancer implanting in the episiotomy site. All followed a normal vaginal delivery. Early initial stage, small-size implantation lesion, and early surgical intervention seemed to be good prognostic factors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy
  • Cicatrix
  • Cisplatin / therapeutic use
  • Doxorubicin / therapeutic use
  • Episiotomy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / radiotherapy

Substances

  • Doxorubicin
  • Cisplatin
  • Fluorouracil