Surgically Enucleated Gastrointestinal Tumor of the Rectovaginal Septum

Extragastrointestinal stromal tumor in the rectovaginal septum in an adolescent☆

•We report a rare case of EGIST in rectovaginal septrum.•Adolescent patient who died due to an aggressive EGIST•Infrequent type of pelvic EGIST and literature review.

Rectovaginal Septum Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the endometrial stroma or glands is found in locations outside the uterus. The disease generally affects women during their reproductive years (more commonly in their 40s or 50s) and involves 7-10% of the female population (1) . Among women who undergo a diagnostic laparoscopy for infertility the prevalence of endometriosis is 20-50% (2-3) . ...

Histotopographic study of the rectovaginal septum.

The rectovaginal septum (RVS) is described as a strong connective tissue between the rectum and the vagina. The aim of the present study was to investigate the topography and histological structure of the RVS in 20 cadavers (age range: 54-72 years). After in situ formalin fixation, the pelvic viscera and the surrounding connective tissue were removed, together with the pelvic floor. In 8 cases,...

Lesions of the Rectovaginal Septum: A Review

Primary Carcinoma of the Rectovaginal Septum