Angiomyofibroblastoma of the vulva: report of a rare distinct entity
Arora, R.; Abou-Bakr, A.A.; Ahmad, M.S.
Gulf Journal of Oncology 2010(8): 35-38
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 2078-2101 PMID: 20601337 Document Number: 644597
Angiomyofibroblastoma is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor of lower female genital tract. It has characteristic histomorphology and shows myofibroblastic differentiation. Clinically it is imperative to differentiate angiomyofibroblastoma from other mesenchymal tumors of this region especially aggressive angiomyxoma which is locally infiltrative and needs long term followup. We report clinical, histological, and immunohistochemical features of a case of angiomyofibroblastoma and discuss relevant points regarding histogenesis and biological behaviour. We stress the need to recognize this tumor on clinicopathologic basis to avoid any potential therapeutic implications.