| Autor: |
A. S., Benebo, F., Otuomagie, J. A., Unuigbe |
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Annals of Tropical Pathology; 2022, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p1-1, 1p |
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Leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumour. It is common in the uterus but rare in the vulva. This is the first case of vulvar leiomyoma seen in Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital since its establishment in 1999. It is being reported to create awareness for clinicians when considering differentials of vulva growths. Histological differential diagnoses of vulvar leiomyoma include leiomyosarcoma, neurofibroma, dermatofibroma, and lipoleiomyoma. A 32-year-old woman presented with a painless, firm, well circumscribed vulvar mass of three years' duration. Based on its location, appearance, and being fairly common, Bartholin's gland cyst was readily considered as the tentative diagnosis before surgery. The histopathology of the tumour excised at surgery showed leiomyoma. Although the condition is rare, early biopsy of all solid and partially solid vulvar masses is highly recommended to confirm diagnosis and arrest progression of benign lesions into malignancies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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