Debra S Heller1, Buhalqem Kadire, Bernadette Cracchiolo. 1. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, Newark 07103, USA. hellerds@umdnj.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Female adnexal tumor of probable Wolffian origin (FATWO) is a rare tumor arising in locations with Wolffian remnants, such as the broad ligament. It is thought to be a benign lesion, although this is not always the case, with scattered case reports of more aggressive behavior, sometimes years later. CASE: A rare case of disseminated malignant FATWO is presented and the literature reviewed. CONCLUSION: FATWO has the potential for malignant behavior. Familiarity with this lesion will enhance recognition. Patients need long-term follow-up.
BACKGROUND: Female adnexal tumor of probable Wolffian origin (FATWO) is a rare tumor arising in locations with Wolffian remnants, such as the broad ligament. It is thought to be a benign lesion, although this is not always the case, with scattered case reports of more aggressive behavior, sometimes years later. CASE: A rare case of disseminated malignant FATWO is presented and the literature reviewed. CONCLUSION: FATWO has the potential for malignant behavior. Familiarity with this lesion will enhance recognition. Patients need long-term follow-up.
Authors: Jennifer A Bennett; Lauren L Ritterhouse; Larissa V Furtado; Ricardo R Lastra; Anna Pesci; Jordan M Newell; Eike Burandt; Loes Kooreman; Koen Van de Vijver; Thomas Krausz; Ana Felix; Gian Franco Zannoni; Robert H Young; Esther Oliva Journal: Mod Pathol Date: 2019-10-07 Impact factor: 7.842