Myxoid leiomyosarcoma of the Bartholin gland

Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Aug;124(2 Pt 2 Suppl 1):433-435. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000337.

Abstract

Background: Myxoid leiomyosarcomas originating from the Bartholin gland are exceedingly rare. Only one other case of a Bartholin gland myxoid leiomyosarcoma has been reported.

Case: Our patient presented with a 10 cm mass on her vulva, which was presumed to be a Bartholin gland cyst. Pathology showed a high-grade myxoid leiomyosarcoma with positive margins. She was treated with left radical hemivulvectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and six cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy. She is now 1 year from completion of therapy and remains disease-free.

Conclusion: All solid vulvar masses should be thoroughly evaluated with a low threshold for biopsy. Treatment should consist of complete resection. Hormonal manipulation, chemotherapy, and radiation should be considered as potential adjuvant treatment options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bartholin's Glands / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / surgery