Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva: A Précis for Primary Care Providers. (19th August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Elkattah, R.; Sarkodie, O.; Otteno, H.; Fletcher, A.
• Other Names: Canterino J. C. Academic Editor.; Geisler J. P. Academic Editor.; Murta E. F. C. Academic Editor.; Nasu K. Academic Editor.; Semczuk A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-08-19
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/183725
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Vulvar aggressive angiomyxoma (AA) is a rare mesenchymal tumor of the vulva. Due to its slow-growing nature, it is often overlooked and misdiagnosed by primary care providers (PCPs). We describe a case report of vulvar AA in a 38-year-old woman who underwent complete surgical excision of the neoplasm with no evidence of recurrence on a 5-year followup. A literature review follows to provide PCPs with the clinical, radiologic, and pathologic features that this tumor displays.