[Cytology and histology of vaginal leiomyosarcoma: a rare tumor (author's transl)].

Leiomyosarcomas as primary tumors are usually found in the corpus uteri or the cervix, they are extremely rare in the vagina. Case report of a 45 yr old woman with primary Leiomyosarcoma of the vagina. The cytological diagnosis was difficult, as a differentiation between Leiomyosarcoma, Melanoma and mesodermal mixed-tumor by means of cytology is not univocal. The histological diagnosis is certain. The tumor is demonstrated in its many histological and cytological aspects. The reaction to radiation is poor. Prognosis depends upon time of diagnosis and treatment and is usually unfavorable.