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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736301
High-Grade Transformation in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Bartholin Gland: Case Report
Transformação de alto grau em carcinoma adenoide cístico de glândula de Bartholin: relato de caso
Abstract
Introduction In the present study, we report a case of primary adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the Bartholin gland with high-grade transformation (HGT). Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the Bartholin gland is a rare tumor and HGT has only been reported in head and neck tumors.
Case Report A 77-year-old woman with a non-ulcerated vulvar lesion on the topography of the right Bartholin gland. The patient was submitted to tumor resection followed by V–Y island flap and adjuvant radiotherapy. The histopathological examination revealed primary ACC of the Bartholin gland, with areas of HGT and extensive perineural invasion. The immunohistochemical study with p53 showed a diffuse and strong positive reaction in areas with HGT. After 24 months of follow-up, the patient presented distant metastases and died, despite having undergone to chemotherapy.
Conclusion As far as we know, this case is the first description in the literature of HGT in ACC of the Bartholin gland, and HGT appears to be associated with tumor aggressiveness.
Resumo
Introdução Este estudo relata o caso de um carcinoma adenoide cístico (CAC) de glândula de Bartholin com transformação de alto grau. O CAC de glândula de Bartholin é um tumor raro, e sua transformação de alto grau é relatada somente em tumores de cabeça e pescoço.
Relato de caso Paciente de 77 anos de idade, do sexo feminino, com lesão vulvar não ulcerada na topografia da glândula de Bartholin direita. A paciente foi submetida a ressecção do tumor e realização de retalho em V-Y, seguidas de radioterapia adjuvante. O exame histopatológico revelou CAC primário de glândula de Bartholin, com áreas de transformação de alto grau e invasão perineural. O estudo imunohistoquímico com p53 mostrou reação positiva difusa e intensa em áreas com transformação de alto grau. Após 24 meses de seguimento, a paciente apresentou metástases à distância e faleceu, apesar de ter sido submetida a quimioterapia.
Conclusão Pelo que sabemos, este caso é a primeira descrição na literatura de transformação de alto grau em CAC de glândula de Bartholin, e a transformação de alto grau parece estar associada à agressividade do tumor.
Palavras-chave
carcinoma adenoide cístico - glândula de Bartholin - ginecologia - oncologia - neoplasias vulvaresPublication History
Received: 29 July 2020
Accepted: 30 August 2021
Article published online:
21 December 2021
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