Solitary Mastocytoma of the Vulva: Report of a Case

A solitary mastocytoma was encountered involving the left labium majus of a 6-year-old girl. Tumor cells contained numerous cytoplasmic metachromatic granules that were immunoreactive for tryptase and CD117. As mast cells are difficult to recognize on routine stains, identification of mast cell lesi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of gynecological pathology 2003-10, Vol.22 (4), p.401-403
Hauptverfasser:	Shuangshoti, Somruetai, Shuangshoti, Shanop, Pintong, Jarupan, Piyayotai, Vichien, Sukpanichnant, Sanya
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Child Dermatology Female Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Mastocytoma - diagnosis Mastocytoma - pathology Medical sciences Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions Vulvar Neoplasms - diagnosis Vulvar Neoplasms - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	A solitary mastocytoma was encountered involving the left labium majus of a 6-year-old girl. Tumor cells contained numerous cytoplasmic metachromatic granules that were immunoreactive for tryptase and CD117. As mast cells are difficult to recognize on routine stains, identification of mast cell lesions requires a high degree of suspicion. This is probably the first reported case of mastocytoma occurring in the vulva.
ISSN:	0277-1691 1538-7151
DOI:	10.1097/01.pgp.0000092154.33490.1b