Abstract

SOLINHO, Mariana et al. Lymphomas of the female genital tract. Acta Obstet Ginecol Port [online]. 2023, vol.17, n.1, pp.76-81.  Epub Mar 31, 2023. ISSN 1646-5830.

Lymphomas represent a wide spectrum of neoplasms arising from lymphocytes. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma may arise from lymphatic cells located in solid organs (extranodal) in 25 to 35% of the cases. The occurrence of female genital tract lymphoma is very uncommon. However, it is important to be aware of this neoplastic condition and to include it in the differential diagnosis of other gynecological neoplasms since its clinical presentation may be similar. An accurate diagnosis allows for appropriate therapy decision making and avoids unnecessary interventions. We present three clinical cases of female genital tract lymphomas, in multiparous and post-menopausal women, whose first sign was abnormal uterine bleeding, a clinical presentation similar to other gynecological neoplasms.

Keywords : Lymphoma; Female genital tract; Gynecological neoplasms.

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