The Multidisciplinary Approach to Vaginal Leiomyosarcoma, an Extremely Rare Diagnosis - Case Report
| Autor: | Evelina STOICA, Laurentiu Camil BOHILTEA, Adrian DUMITRU, Catalin ALIUS, Monica Mihaela CIRSTOIU |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Modern Medicine, Vol 30, Iss 4, Pp 247-351 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1223-0472 2360-2473 |
| DOI: | 10.31689/rmm.2023.30.4.347 |
| Popis: | Primary vaginal sarcoma is an extremely rare malignant condition within the field of gynecological pathologies. We present the case of a 53-year old patient with no history of gynecological issues or associated comorbidities who presented to our clinic with recurrent vaginal bleeding during menopause. We want to emphasize the importance of diagnostic management, going through all the necessary steps from local gynecological examination to vaginal biopsy, optimizing results with advanced imaging techniques. Once the histopathological diagnosis of vaginal leiomyosarcoma was established, the therapeutic approach was discussed within a multidisciplinary committee consisting of a gynecologist, surgeon, and oncologist. As a result, the patient underwent tailored surgical intervention relatively quickly after presentation, followed by referral to the oncology department, where she is currently undergoing her third course of adjuvant chemotherapy. Our current objective is the long-term follow-up of the patient and the acquisition of data regarding her survival and quality of life. These facts may contribute in the future to the implementation of standardized therapeutic guidelines for such a rare condition. |
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