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Metastatic Mantle Cell Lymphoma Presenting as a Vaginal Mass
- Source :
- Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation. 62:217-219
- Publication Year :
- 2006
- Publisher :
- S. Karger AG, 2006.
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Abstract
- Background: Vaginal masses are an uncommon finding in well-woman gynecologic examinations. The differential diagnosis includes cysts, leiomyomata, ectopic ureteroceles, infected granuloma, and malignancy. Case: A 74-year-old woman with a history of mantle cell lymphoma was referred for vaginal prolapse. Examination revealed a vaginal mass, with MRI confirming 3 masses. Fine needle aspiration confirmed metastatic mantle cell lymphoma which later regressed with radiation therapy. Conclusion: Although vaginal masses are often rare and incidental findings during routine gynecologic examinations, a comprehensive differential diagnosis is required to avoid delays in treatment. Fine needle aspiration should be included as part of the arsenal of diagnostic tools because of its low cost and the ease with which it can be performed in a clinical setting.
- Subjects :
- Pathology
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vaginal neoplasm
medicine.disease
female genital diseases and pregnancy complications
Metastasis
body regions
medicine.anatomical_structure
Reproductive Medicine
VAGINAL MASS
parasitic diseases
medicine
Vagina
Urethral diverticulum
Lymphoid neoplasms
Mantle cell lymphoma
Differential diagnosis
medicine.symptom
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 1423002X and 03787346
- Volume :
- 62
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........27468f7787c6b1fbc6e4eed1ce8f916c
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000094006