PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Anne-Sophie Bats
AU  - Ulrike Metzger
AU  - Marie-Aude Le Frere-Belda
AU  - Marie Brisa
AU  - Fabrice Lecuru
TI  - Malignant Transformation of Gartner Cyst
AID  - 10.1111/IGC.0b013e3181a844f2
DP  - 2009 Nov 01
TA  - International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer
PG  - 1655--1657
VI  - 19
IP  - 9
4099  - http://ijgc.bmj.com/content/19/9/1655.short
4100  - http://ijgc.bmj.com/content/19/9/1655.full
SO  - Int J Gynecol Cancer2009 Nov 01; 19
AB  - 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.