Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the Vagina and Rectum: 1 Case Report and Review of the Literature

Papillary adenocarcinoma of the vagina is an extremely rare entity, often associated with hormonal exposure or congenital anomalies. Its coexistence with papillary adenocarcinoma of the rectum is exceptional and raises questions as to whether they are of common or metastatic origin. We present here a review of current knowledge on these rare forms of cancer, with a discussion of differential diagnosis, management and prognosis.