Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) is an uncommon intraepithelial malignancy, affecting the vulvo-perineal and perianal region, occurring in 6.5% of all Paget diseases. Usually, an underlying invasive adenocarcinoma denotes a more aggressive behaviour of the disease. We present the multidisciplinary approach in a 75-year old patient with this rare disease. The patient underwent a radical surgical excision and, subsequently, a Singapore flap was used for primary closure. The final histology confirmed the presence of a non-invasive Paget tumor, but a focus of high-grade invasive adenocarcinoma was noted in a perineal nodule. The histological margins were free of tumor. The patient did not undergo any adjuvant treatment because of severe chronic medical problems, although, eighteen months after treatment, she remains well, with no signs of recurrence. In conclusion, radical surgical excision, often necessitating reconstruction techniques, remains the gold standard of care and further adjuvant treatment should be individualised.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.14712/18059694.2019.107DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

vulvo-perineal perianal
8
paget disease
8
singapore flap
8
invasive adenocarcinoma
8
radical surgical
8
surgical excision
8
adjuvant treatment
8
paget
4
perianal paget
4
disease
4

Similar Publications

To describe the available knowledge on vulvo-perineal endometriosis including its diagnosis, clinical management and recurrence rate. We followed the PRISMA guidelines for Systematic Reviews and our study was prospectively registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020202441). The terms " and " or " were used as keywords.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) is an uncommon intraepithelial malignancy, affecting the vulvo-perineal and perianal region, occurring in 6.5% of all Paget diseases. Usually, an underlying invasive adenocarcinoma denotes a more aggressive behaviour of the disease.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Refinements in the lotus petal flap repair of the vulvo-perineum.

ANZ J Surg

August 2004

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Hobart Hospital, 48 Liverpool Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

Background: Many reconstructive techniques have been used to repair the vulval, vaginal and perianal areas after excision. These range from grafts to various types of flap repair. The authors have modified a procedure called the lotus petal flap repair to provide a simpler, equally reliable, yet aesthetically enhanced technique for vulvo-perineal reconstruction.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!