[Abrikosov's tumor of the vagina--clinical case report]

Granular cell myoblastoma (Abricosov's tumor) is an uncommon benign tumor of mesodermal origin of which no more than sixty cases with genital involvement have been reported. Among the genital organs, the labium majus of the vulva are the predilect site.

The authors describe a case of the Abricosov's tumor in woman aged 58 years which became directed to Department of Gynecology & Obstetric in Hospital of Słupsk on account suspicions of vagina tumor.

The origin and nature of granular cell myoblastoma have been debated since the original description of a granular cell tumor by Abricosov in 1926. Many cell types have been implicated in its histogenesis, including muscle cells, histiocytes, fibroblasts, neural sheath cells and undifferentiated mesenchymal cells, but the origin of the lesion remains still controversial. It is rarely diagnosed clinically and frequently discovered only as an incidental finding on physical examination. It usually occurs in the tongue, skin, breast, or subcutaneous tissue and very rarely in genital organs. Treatment remains controversial, but most studies suggest surgical or endoscopic resection as the treatment of choice. The prognosis is good but is dependent upon complete removal.