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Proximal epithelioid sarcoma of the vulva: A case report and review of current medical literature

Authors :
Aihui Clara Ong
Shi Wang
Thiam Chye Tan
G C Raju
Timothy Yong Kuei Lim
Source :
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research. 38:1032-1035
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Wiley, 2012.

Abstract

Proximal-type epithelioid sarcoma (PES) of the vulva is an exceedingly rare soft tissue tumor with an unpredictable symptom pattern and frequent recurrences. Information on management is limited. This report describes a 51-year-old woman with proximal-type epithelioid sarcoma of the vulva which was resected surgically and reviewed the current medical literature regarding the diagnosis and management of this disease.

Details

ISSN :
13418076
Volume :
38
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........5fb650f6abba728fbb7f5f896a82194e
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0756.2011.01819.x