Management of locally advanced mesonephric carcinoma of the cervix in the setting of Mullerian Duct anomaly spectrum and unilateral renal agenesis: A case report and review of the literature

Brachytherapy. 2021 Nov-Dec;20(6):1180-1186. doi: 10.1016/j.brachy.2021.08.002. Epub 2021 Sep 12.

Abstract

Cervical mesonephric adenocarcinoma is a rare histologic cervical carcinoma variant arising from remnants of the mesonephric duct. Few clinical cases have been reported in the literature, and given the low rate of occurrence, the optimal management strategy is unknown. Most reported cases involve patients with either early stage (FIGO I) or metastatic disease. Herein, we report the only known case of locally advanced, node-positive cervical mesonephric carcinoma in a 55-year old woman with Mullerian duct anomaly of the uterus, obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. To our knowledge, this would be the first case report with the concurrence of both rare entities. We review the treatment paradigm in this patient, and the literature, including radiotherapy and brachytherapy techniques.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brachytherapy* / methods
  • Carcinoma*
  • Cervix Uteri / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney
  • Middle Aged
  • Mullerian Ducts
  • Solitary Kidney* / complications
  • Solitary Kidney* / diagnostic imaging
  • Vagina