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Angiomyofibroblastoma of the vulva.
- Source :
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European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology . 2014, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p77-80. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Background: Angiomyofibroblastoma (AMF) is a rare benign mesenchymal neoplasm that arises in the pelviperial region. Case: A patient presented with a painless mass in the right vulva. Under the preoperative diagnosis of Bartholin cyst, she underwent a simple tumor excision. Pathological examination revealed an AMF. Immunohistochemical examination showed that tumor cells were positive for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, vimentin, and CD34. She has been with no evidence of local recurrence for ten months after surgery. Conclusion: AMF of the vulva is a distinctive mesenchymal tumor that is curable with a simple excision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03922936
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 181692687
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12892/ejgo24082014