What is it about?
Papillary adenocarcinoma of the vagina is an extremely rare entity, often associated with hormonal exposure or congenital anomalies. Its coexistence with papillary adenocarcinoma of the rectum is exceptional and raises questions as to whether they are of common or metastatic origin.
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Why is it important?
We present here a review of current knowledge on these rare forms of cancer, with a discussion of differential diagnosis, management and prognosis.
Perspectives
Papillary adenocarcinoma of the vagina is an uncommon malignancy, accounting for less than 1% of all gynaecological cancers. When it occurs outside the context of diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure, it is considered particularly unusual [1].
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This page is a summary of: Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the Vagina and Rectum: 1 Case Report and Review of the Literature, Journal of Case Reports and Medical History, July 2025, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jcrmh2500136.
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