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Case Report
Superficial angiomyxoma of vulva: A case report
1 Resident Doctor, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Brasília, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
2 Surgeon, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Brasília, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
3 Pathologist, Integrated Center of Pathology of Brasilia, Brasilia, DF, Brazil
4 Gynecologist and Teacher, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital of Brasília, Universidade de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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Ariane Lázaro Teixeira
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Brasilia Hospital, SGAN 604/605, Av L2 norte, Asa Norte, Brasilia, DF 70840-901,
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Article ID: 101107Z01AT2020
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Teixeira AL, de Oliveira VR, de Barros Junior AP, Fidelis CR, Basílio DB, Primo WQSP. Superficial angiomyxoma of vulva: A case report. Int J Case Rep Images 2020;11:101107Z01AT2020.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Superficial angiomyxoma (SAM) is a rare, benign mesenchymal neoplasm comprised of prominent myxoid matrix and numerous blood vessels. It occurs more commonly in extragenital regions, especially the trunk, limbs, head, or neck. It is more frequent in males, with peak incidence in the fourth decade of life. The diagnosis is made by the pathologist. Only a few cases of SAM in the genital region have been reported in the literature.
Case Report: Displayed here is the case of a female patient, 24 years old, with lesions in the pubic hill and two masses, one in each of the labia minora, of slow growth, painless, not pruriginosas, and no signs of infection. The lesions were extirpated and the anatomopathological examination was compatible with SAM of vulva. The patient recovered well and keeps up.
Conclusion: The SAM is a benign tumor of soft parts, which rarely occurs in the genital region. It should be distinguished from other tumors of the vulva, especially of the aggressive angiomyxomas (AAMs). The detailed anatomopathological study and immunohistochemical staining can help to clarify the diagnosis.
Keywords: Aggressive, Angiomyxoma, Superficial, Vulva
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Author ContributionsAriane Lázaro Teixeira - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Viviane Rezende de Oliveira - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Amário Pires de Barros Junior - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Cecília Ramos Fidelis - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Dunya Bachour Basílio - Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Walquíria Quida Salles Pereira Primo - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guarantor of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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