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Cytologic diagnosis of vaginal metastasis from renal cell carcinoma. A case report.

Authors :
Queiroz C
Bacchi CE
Oliveira C
Carvalho M
Santos DR
Source :
Acta cytologica [Acta Cytol] 1999 Nov-Dec; Vol. 43 (6), pp. 1098-100.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Background: Metastasis of renal cell carcinoma to the vagina is rare, although it may be the first evidence of the existence of the primary tumor.<br />Case: A metastatic deposit of renal cell carcinoma in the vagina was diagnosed by cytology as clear cell adenocarcinoma, which was confirmed by biopsy. Radiographic and ultrasound examinations confirmed the renal site of origin, which was corroborated by immunohistochemistry of the biopsy specimen.<br />Conclusion: When a cytologic diagnosis of vaginal clear cell adenocarcinoma is made, metastasis of renal cell carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0001-5547
Volume :
43
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta cytologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10578984
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000331359