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Query: UMLS:C0206061 (
interstitial pneumonia
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Primary
cancer of the vagina
is a rare entity, comprising only 1-2% of all gynecologic malignancies. Infection of human papillomavirus, immunocompromised condition, and chronic irritation of the vagina by prolonged pessary usage are known to contribute to the development of
vaginal cancer
. We experienced a rare case of
vaginal cancer
that occurred after usage of a vaginal pessary while the patient was prescribed with oral prednisolone for idiopathic
interstitial pneumonia
. Previous reports of
vaginal cancer
that occurred after pessary usage are mostly neglected pessaries, but in this case the patient was managed properly. We suspect that her immunocompromised condition, as well as her pessary usage, may have accelerated the development of
vaginal cancer
. The presence of multiple risk factors could be related to the pathogenesis of
vaginal cancer
, and therefore proper management is required after pessary insertion for uterine prolapse treatment.
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PMID:Vaginal cancer possibly caused by pessary and immunocompromised condition: Multiple risk factors may influence vaginal cancer development. 2691 59
