Ewing Sarcoma of the Vagina: A Rare Clinical Entity

Cureus. 2024 Mar 20;16(3):e56550. doi: 10.7759/cureus.56550. eCollection 2024 Mar.

Abstract

Ewing sarcoma (EwS), a malignancy primarily affecting adolescents and young adults, encompasses various types such as bone, extraskeletal, chest wall, and soft tissue-based tumors, all of which share a common genetic origin. A small portion of them are extraosseous, impacting diverse anatomical sites. Characterized by a specific translocation, this rare cancer rarely involves the vagina, with very few documented cases. This report details the unique case of a middle-aged woman diagnosed with extraosseous vaginal EwS, a rarity in this age group and gender. With no established guidelines, a multidisciplinary approach is crucial, emphasizing the need for further case reporting to enhance understanding and management strategies.

Keywords: chemotherapy failure; ewing sarcoma family of tumors (esft); extraskeletal; gynae oncology; sarcoma soft tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports