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Angiofibroma of the vulva
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
|May 8, 2014
Summary
Cellular angiofibroma, a rare benign tumor, can occur in young women. This case highlights a 20-year-old with vulvar angiofibroma and unusual extra-vulvar lesions, successfully treated with surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Dermatopathology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Cellular angiofibroma is a rare, benign mesenchymal tumor.
- Typically affects middle-aged women, primarily involving the vulva.
- Complete local excision is the standard curative treatment with low recurrence rates.
Observation:
- A 20-year-old woman presented with a painless, growing vulvar mass.
- Examination revealed bilateral labia majora masses and additional lesions on the axilla and breasts.
- This represents the youngest reported case of vulvar cellular angiofibroma.
Findings:
- Histopathologic examination confirmed cellular angiofibroma.
- Surgical resection of vulvar masses was uncomplicated.
- No recurrence was observed 12 months post-surgery.
Implications:
- This case expands the known age range for vulvar cellular angiofibroma.
- The presence of symmetrical vulvar and extra-vulvar lesions is noteworthy.
- Highlights the importance of thorough examination and histopathologic diagnosis for rare vulvar tumors.
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