Angiomyxoma of the Vulva – a Case Report
Authors:
J. Kříž 1; E. Křepinská 1; M. Tomšová 2
Authors‘ workplace:
Porodnická a gynekologická klinika LF UK a Fakultní nemocnice Hradec Králové
přednosta doc. MUDr. J. Tošner, CSc.
1; Fingerlandův ústav patologie LF UK a Fakultní nemocnice Hradec Králové
přednosta prof. MUDr. A. Ryška, Ph. D.
2
Published in:
Ceska Gynekol 2007; 72(6): 423-425
Category:
Original Article
Overview
Objective:
The authors demonstrate the case of a rare vulvar angiomyxoma in a 57-year-old female.
Design:
Case report.
Settings:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty Charles Uni Prague and Faculty Hospital, Hradec Králové.
Subject and Method:
A rare case of pedunculated angiomyxoma involving the vulva of a 57 - year-old female.is reported. Complete excision of the tumor was performed.
Conclusion:
Angiomyxoma is a rare locally infiltrative neoplasm of the vulvovaginal region, perineum and pelvis. Notorious recurring after surgical resection is due to its infiltrative border that makes it difficult to attain a cleared margin at the time of resection.
Key words:
angiomyxoma, vulva
Labels
Paediatric gynaecology Gynaecology and obstetrics Reproduction medicineArticle was published in
Czech Gynaecology
2007 Issue 6
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