Aggressive angiomyxoma – case report

Czech version

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

Overview

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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