Stage II papillary clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina during observation in a diethylstilbestrol-exposed daughter

Gynecol Oncol. 1989 Jan;32(1):86-7. doi: 10.1016/0090-8258(89)90857-3.

Abstract

Although many cases of Diethylstilbestrol (DES)-associated clear cell adenocarcinoma (CCA) of the cervix and vagina have occurred, few have arisen in patients whose initial gynecologic evaluation has revealed only nonmalignant DES-related changes. We report a case of a 32-year-old lady who developed a stage II CCA after 8 years of thorough gynecologic examinations. This case substantiates the need for long-term gynecologic assessment in DES daughters.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Papillary / etiology
  • Adenocarcinoma, Papillary / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diethylstilbestrol*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects*
  • Risk Factors
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / etiology
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Diethylstilbestrol