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Angiomyofibroblastoma of the vulva.

Authors :
Kanda, M.
Sonoyama, A.
Hirano, H.
Kizaki, T.
Ohara, N.
Source :
European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2014, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p77-80. 4p.
Publication Year :
2014

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