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Hematometrocolpos in an adolescent female treated for pelvic Ewing sarcoma PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER Gaillard, P., Krasin, M. J., Laningham, F. H., Hoffer, F. A., Davidoff, A. M., Spunt, S. L., Smiley, L., Skapek, S. X. 2008; 50 (1): 157-160

Abstract

Radiation therapy is often used to achieve local control of pelvic Ewing sarcoma in children. The effects of radiation on the female reproductive tract have been well documented in adults with gynecological malignancies, but the long-term consequences of pelvic radiation in pre-pubertal or adolescent girls are not as well described. We report a case of hematometrocolpos developing in an adolescent previously treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy for pelvic Ewing sarcoma. We describe the clinical presentation, radiographic features, gross pathology, treatment strategies, outcome, as well as putative predisposing factors and preventative interventions.

View details for DOI 10.1002/pbc.20833

View details for Web of Science ID 000251410400035

View details for PubMedID 16550535