Neuroepithelial small cell carcinoma of the vagina

Cancer. 1989 Nov 1;64(9):1948-51. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(19891101)64:9<1948::aid-cncr2820640930>3.0.co;2-i.

Abstract

We studied two patients with primary vaginal small cell carcinomas. Their tumors show histologic and ultrastructural neuroepithelial elements similar to those reported in the literature in the cervix and the lung. The clinical behavior of the tumors was aggressive in both patients. Ultrastructural study of small cell genital tract neoplasms is indicated to help classify this disease. Adjunctive therapy may be required for neoplasms of neuroepithelial origin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / therapy
  • Carcinoma, Small Cell / ultrastructure
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral / pathology
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral / therapy
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral / ultrastructure
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / ultrastructure