POSTOPERATIVE SPINDLE-CELL NODULE OF THE VULVA

Authors
MANSON CM HIRSCH PJ COYNE JD
Citation
Cm. Manson et al., POSTOPERATIVE SPINDLE-CELL NODULE OF THE VULVA, Histopathology, 26(6), 1995, pp. 571-574
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Cell Biology",Pathology
Journal title
Histopathology → ACNP
ISSN journal
03090167
Volume
26
Issue
6
Year of publication
1995
Pages
571 - 574
Database
ISI
SICI code
0309-0167(1995)26:6<571:PSNOTV>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
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, T his 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 his tory and an awareness of the existence of such lesions is necessary in order to avoid misinterpretation.