TY - JOUR T1 - Malignant Transformation of Gartner Cyst JF - International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer JO - Int J Gynecol Cancer SP - 1655 LP - 1657 DO - 10.1111/IGC.0b013e3181a844f2 VL - 19 IS - 9 AU - Anne-Sophie Bats AU - Ulrike Metzger AU - Marie-Aude Le Frere-Belda AU - Marie Brisa AU - Fabrice Lecuru Y1 - 2009/11/01 UR - http://ijgc.bmj.com/content/19/9/1655.abstract N2 - Vaginal cysts are common lesions that include Gartner cysts, which develop from the wolffian duct remnants in the vaginal wall.Malignant transformation of Gartner cysts is exceedingly rare. Our case was diagnosed upon evaluation of vaginal bleeding in a 67-year-old woman. Histologic examination showed a clear cell carcinoma. Treatment consisted of surgical excision and radiation therapy.Treatment quality, stage, and pelvic node status are the main prognostic factors. Regular long-term follow-up is crucial. ER -