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Extraskeletal chondrosarcoma of labium majus
Arshad S Khan1, Girish D Bakhshi, Aftab Shaikh
1Department of Surgery, Grant Medical College & Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai 400008, India.
Case Reports in Pathology
|September 1, 2012
Summary
Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (ESMC) is a rare soft tissue tumor. This report details a rare vulvar ESMC case in a 66-year-old female, presenting a successful surgical outcome.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (ESMC) is a rare soft tissue neoplasm, typically affecting the lower extremities or buttocks.
- While predominantly seen in men, ESMC can occur in various locations, necessitating broad diagnostic considerations.
Observation:
- A rare case of ESMC presenting as a soft tissue swelling of the left labium majus in a 66-year-old female is described.
- The patient underwent wide excision with a favorable postoperative recovery.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ESMC.
- The patient remained disease-free and asymptomatic at a 1-year follow-up after refusing adjuvant therapy.
Implications:
- This represents the third reported case of ESMC arising from the vulva and the first from the Indian subcontinent.
- The case highlights the importance of considering rare soft tissue tumors in gynecological presentations and contributes to understanding ESMC outcomes.