Colposcopic and cytologic detection of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Gynecol Oncol. 1989 Jul;34(1):106-8. doi: 10.1016/0090-8258(89)90118-2.

Abstract

We report the finding of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in the cervix and vulva diagnosed during a gynecologic work-up of postmenopausal bleeding. Cervical cytology showed atypical lymphocytes. Colposcopic examination of the cervix identified an abnormal area. A colposcopically directed punch biopsy revealed a lymphoproliferative infiltrate consistent with CLL.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colposcopy
  • Cytodiagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology