Post-operative spindle cell nodule of the vulva

Post-operative spindle cell nodule of the vulva

A case of post‐operative spindle cell nodule arising in the vulva of a 33‐year‐old woman is reported and the relevant literature reviewed. This is an uncommon, benign lesion which develops soon after a surgical procedure and which is composed of mitotically active spindle cells, causing possible con...

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Veröffentlicht in:Histopathology 1995-06, Vol.26 (6), p.571-574
Hauptverfasser: MANSON, C.M., HIRSCH, P.J., COYNE, J.D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Female genital diseases
Granuloma - pathology
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
post-operative spindle cell nodule
Postoperative Complications
Tumors
Vimentin - analysis
vulva
Vulva - pathology
Vulva - surgery
Vulva - ultrastructure
Vulvar Diseases - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:A case of post‐operative spindle cell nodule arising in the vulva of a 33‐year‐old woman is reported and the relevant literature reviewed. This is an uncommon, benign lesion which develops soon after a surgical procedure and which is composed of mitotically active spindle cells, causing possible confusion with sarcoma. Knowledge of the clinical history and an awareness of the existence of such lesions is necessary in order to avoid misinterpretation.
ISSN:0309-0167
1365-2559
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2559.1995.tb00277.x