Desmoid tumor of the vulva - A case report

Authors
Ergeneli, MH Demirhan, B Duran, EH
Citation
Mh. Ergeneli et al., Desmoid tumor of the vulva - A case report, J REPRO MED, 44(8), 1999, pp. 748-750
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
ISSN journal
00247758 → ACNP
Volume
44
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Pages
748 - 750
Database
ISI
SICI code
0024-7758(199908)44:8<748:DTOTV->2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
BACKGROUND:Extraabdominal desmoid tumors are very rare primary vulvar desmo id tumors are even rarer. CASE; A desmoid tumor involving the right labium majus, extending upward al ong the vaginal wall, was excised completely. CONCLUSION: These rare tumors, which may enlarge rapidly during pregnancy, are difficult to diagnose before surgery.