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Vaginal fibroma. Case report
G J Daskalakis1, C D Karabinas, N E Papantoniou
1First Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Athens, Alexandra Maternity Hospital, Athens, Greece.
European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
|January 31, 2003
Summary
A vaginal fibroma, a benign tumor, was diagnosed in a 50-year-old woman. Surgical removal was successful, confirming the vaginal fibroid diagnosis through histopathology.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Urogynecology
Background:
- Fibromas are benign mesenchymal tumors, rarely occurring in the vagina.
- Vaginal tumors can present as asymptomatic masses or cause symptoms like bleeding or discomfort.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old woman presented with a solid mass in the upper anterior vaginal wall.
- Diagnostic imaging, including intravenous pyelography (IVP) and cystoscopy, ruled out urinary tract involvement.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the vaginal mass as a fibroma (fibroid tumor).
- The tumor was successfully and completely excised surgically.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering vaginal fibromas in the differential diagnosis of vaginal masses.
- Prompt surgical intervention ensures benign outcomes and accurate diagnosis for vaginal fibromas.