A case of primary adenocarcinoma of bartholin's gland

Abstract

A case of primary adenocarcinoma originated in Bartholin's gland diagnosed from cytology of the “Krebsmilch”-like secretion and punch biopsy was reported.
Cytologic features of this case were:(1) large amounts of abnormal cells ocurred in a tight cluster of cells in the smears of the secretion, (2) the touch smears of the tumor contained high columnar cells with glandular arrangement. Histology of the tumor was relatively differentiated tubular adenocarcinoma. A electron microscopic study revealed junctional complexes, luminal microvilli and secretory granules. The patient, treated with simple vulvectomy, is alive without any signs of recurrence for two years.