Original scientific paper

Pleomorphic Vulvar Leiomyoma with Local Invasive Behavior

Z. Topolovec
M. Mrčela
M. Milojković
S. Šijanović
J. Topolovec
D. Čuržik
Z. Hrgović

Abstract

A case of pleomorphic leiomyoma in Bartholin gland's area in a 26-year-old woman
is reported. After diagnostic treatment, primary excision was done. A large, solid tumor
10 7.5 cm was extirpated. The tumor showed locally invasive behavior, which suggested
a malignant tumor of Bartholin gland, because of it's localization and outlook. Pathohistological
examination and immunohistochemical reactions proved that it was a
mesenchymal tumor of smooth muscle origin with marked polymorphism, without mitosis,
with a myxoid stroma and with biological aggressivity, and the possibility of local
recurrence. Thus, a second more radical surgical procedure, was performed. In the excised
tissue, no residual tumor was found and all lymphnodes were negative.

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Hrčak ID:

28300

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/28300

Publication date:

16.12.2002.

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