Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the cervix

Authors

Shlomo A. Koyfman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA. sak18@aol.com
Alireza Abidi
Pars Ravichandran
Susan A. Higgins
Masoud Azodi

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Gynecologic oncology

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the cervix is a rare and aggressive neoplasm for which there are no standardized treatment protocols. CASE: A 38-year-old G3P3 Asian female diagnosed with a stage Ib adenoid cystic carcinoma of the cervix with intermediate risk histologic features received a type III hysterectomy in July 2004. She refused external beam radiotherapy, but agreed to be treated with adjuvant vaginal cuff radiation. She has been closely followed and has no evidence of disease to date. CONCLUSION: Patients with stage Ib adenoid cystic carcinoma of the cervix, especially those with histologic features associated with a higher risk of recurrence, should receive aggressive local therapy, following the guidelines established for similarly staged patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix.

First Page

477

Last Page

80

DOI

10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.06.063

Publication Date

11-1-2005

Recommended Citation

Koyfman, Shlomo A.; Abidi, Alireza; Ravichandran, Pars; Higgins, Susan A.; and Azodi, Masoud, "Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the cervix" (2005). MIGs. 30.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/migs/30

Identifier

16139349 (pubmed); 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.06.063 (doi); S0090-8258(05)00403-8 (pii)