A Case of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Mimicking a Bartholin Cyst and Literature Review

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the Bartholin Gland (BG-ACC) is a rare form of vulval cancer with only approximately 350 reported cases since 1864. A review of available literature and case reports suggests an aggressive nature with protracted clinical symptoms and a tendency for local recurrence despit...

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Published in:Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology 2018, Vol.2018 (2018), p.1-3
Main Authors: Goh, Siew Pei, Wagner, Matthew Kyle, McCully, Brian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antigens
Cancer
Cancer therapies
Carcinoma
Case Report
Case reports
Chemotherapy
Cysts
Development and progression
Family medical history
Genital cancers
Gynecology
Literature reviews
Medical prognosis
Metastasis
Obstetrics
Oncology
Patients
Radiation therapy
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Summary:Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the Bartholin Gland (BG-ACC) is a rare form of vulval cancer with only approximately 350 reported cases since 1864. A review of available literature and case reports suggests an aggressive nature with protracted clinical symptoms and a tendency for local recurrence despite adequate surgical excision with or without adjuvant radiotherapy. Survival rates of 71% and 59% are reported at five and ten years. This case report endeavours to add to our body of knowledge regarding this rare disease and thus help broaden and improve our understanding of management and treatment success.
ISSN:2090-6684
2090-6692
DOI:10.1155/2018/5256876