Open AccessAn Unusually Aggressive Verrucose Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix
Author(s) -
Goldberger Shmuel B.,
Rosen Doron J.D.,
Fejgin Moshe D.,
Marcov Shlomo,
Cordoba Mario,
BenAderet Noah
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0412.1988.tb07818.x
Subject(s) - uterine cervix , medicine , cervix , carcinoma , pathology , dermatology , cancer
An unusual case of Verrucose Carcinoma of the uterine cervix is described. The tumor characteristics, as well as its aggressively malignant potential nature are presented. The unique response to irradiation therapy is discussed, hence the great difficulty in treating the tumor and the importance of early diagnosis to achieve a good prognosis. The literature regarding this unique tumor is reviewed.