Authors: K. Nováková 1; P. Vážan 2 Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologické oddělení Nemocnice Atlas EUC, a. s., Zlín, prim. MUDr. I. Gerych 1; Velab, s. r. o., pracoviště Zlín 2 Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2017; 82(3): 227-229
Objective: We present a case report of 47-years old woman with a rare mesenchymal tumor misdiagnosed as a cyst Bartholins gland.
Design: Case report.
Setting: Department of Gynecology, Hospital Atlas, EUC, in Zlín
Conclusion: Aggressive angiomyxoma is a rare mesenchymal tumor, which is occuring more in women, affects the vulva, perineum and pelvis. Typical is slowly and infiltrative growth with high-risk of local recurence.
Keywords: aggressive angiomyxoma, mesenchymal tumors, cyst of Bartholinis gland
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