DES-related clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina in pregnancy.

Abstract

The occurrence of diethylstilbestrol- (DES)-related clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina in a pregnant patient who carried the pregnancy to term is reported. The tumor, observed directly over an extended period, did not appear to be influenced by elevated plasma estrogen levels during pregnancy. Problems of diagnosis, histopathologic finding, and management are discussed.