Verrucous Carcinoma of the Female Genital Tract: A Review
The 102 cases of verrucous carcinoma of the female genital tract reported in the world literature have been reviewed. The difficulties in diagnosis of this tumor are discussed; correct diagnosis is heavily dependent on close collaboration between clinician and pathologist, and the provision to the l...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Obstetrical & gynecological survey 1988-05, Vol.43 (5), p.263-280 |
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Zusammenfassung: | The 102 cases of verrucous carcinoma of the female genital tract reported in the world literature have been reviewed. The difficulties in diagnosis of this tumor are discussed; correct diagnosis is heavily dependent on close collaboration between clinician and pathologist, and the provision to the latter of a sufficiently large biopsy specimen. Effective management requires surgical resection, which may at times need to be radical. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are of doubtful value. |
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ISSN: | 0029-7828 1533-9866 |
DOI: | 10.1097/00006254-198843050-00003 |