ADENOID CYSTIC CARCINOMA OF BARTHOLINS-GLAND - A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND REPORT OF A PATIENT

We report the case of a 77-year-old white female with adenoid cystic c arcinoma of Bartholin's gland. To date only 45 cases of adenoid cystic carcinoma of Bartholin's gland have been reported in the world litera ture. The longest reported survival is 27 years. This patient was orig inally diagnosed 33 years ago and presented with her fourth recurrence . She was treated with radical surgery and did well for 6 months, but later died secondary to renal failure. Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the Bartholin's gland is a rare tumor of the vulva. When diagnosed the tr eatment should be tailored to the patient. When margins are found to b e positive, adjuvant radiotherapy may prove to be beneficial. (C) 1996 Academic Press, Inc.