Bartholin's gland carcinoma-the diagnostic and management challenges of a rare malignancy-a case report and review of current literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bartholin's gland carcinoma (BGC) accounts for approximately 5% of all vulval malignancies-making it an extremely rare malignancy of the female genital tract. It commonly manifests as a painless unilateral mass, near the introitus. BGC more commonly occurs in post-menopausal women. Unfortunately, over half of cases are associated with a missed or delayed diagnosis as it is often mistaken for a Bartholin's gland cyst or abscess. These tumours have a predilection for local and perineural invasion. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the imaging modality of choice for suspected Bartholin's tumour. Although no current guidance dedicated to the management of BGC exists, the majority of cases are treated by primary excision and bilateral groin node dissection (GND). Chemoradio

SUBMITTER: Addley S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9906066 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature