| Literature DB >> 12701642 |
Hiroshi Kajiwara1, Masanori Yasuda, Goki Yahata, Itaru Yamauchi, Shinkichi Satoh, Takeshi Hirasawa, R Yoshiyuki Osamura.
Abstract
A case of myxoid leiomyoma of the vulva in a 29-year-old pregnant woman was encountered. The leiomyoma was a well-circumscribed solitary mass measuring 4 x 4 x 4.5 cm and, microscopically, composed of spindle-shaped cells and an abundant matrix characterized by a myxoid change. These spindle-shaped cells were arranged in a plexiform pattern. The cytological findings on the aspiration biopsy and the histological features were well correlated. Review of the reported smooth muscle tumors of vulval origin indicates that the myxoid change occurs invariably in younger women and, in some cases, association with pregnancy is suggested.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12701642
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tokai J Exp Clin Med ISSN: 0385-0005