Nalini A R
Sridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, India
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Infec Dis Treat
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the Bartholin’s gland is a rare malignant tumor of Female genital tract. Here is a report of a case of a 33-year-old woman, who presented with a swelling on the right side of vulvar region for a month. It was diagnosed as Bartholin cyst and treated with antibiotics, with not much improvement in her clinical condition. Based on examination, a solid fixed painful nodule with intact mucosa was palpated on the right side of the vulva. Histological features were compatible with adenoid cystic carcinoma. Often, such lesions are clinically misdiagnosed as cysts or inflammation. The present case was treated as Bartholins cyst initially, the possibility of malignancy should always be considered in any female with any painful nodular lesions near the Bartholin’s glands in vulvar region.
Nalini A R is currently the Laboratory Director of CG Laboratory and Head of Central Lab in Shridevi Medical College, Tumkur and Associate Professor of Pathology in Department of Pathology. She has completed her Anatomical and Clinical Pathology Residency from the Prestigious Madras University in year 2010 and trained in premiere institutions like JIPMER, Pondicherry and CMC, Vellore. Her primary interest is General Surgical Pathology, Cytology with special interest in Renal Pathology. She has completed the ISN certified course in Clinical Nephropathology. She is member of State Association of Pathologists and active member of Government Pilot Project which involves Cancer Screening Surveillance Program. She also is an Honorary Consultant Pathologist in various rural health centres where they are unable to access quality diagnostic care.
E-mail: nalini.yeshwant1@gmail.com
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