Diffuse Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva: A Case Report
Aggressive angiomyxoma is a mesenchymal tumor that is frequently found in women of reproductive age mostly appearing in the vulva, perineal region, head, neck, trunk, and lower limbs. A 33-year-old multiparous Somali woman presented to the outpatient department of Dr Sumait Hospital, with a complain...
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| author | Asli Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Abdullahi Awale Bashiru Garba Mariam Adawe Fatima Ibrahim Nor Mohamed Ali Kahiye |
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| description | Aggressive angiomyxoma is a mesenchymal tumor that is frequently found in women of reproductive age mostly appearing in the vulva, perineal region, head, neck, trunk, and lower limbs. A 33-year-old multiparous Somali woman presented to the outpatient department of Dr Sumait Hospital, with a complaint of swelling around her vulva. The patient reported that the mass had progressively grown for the past 8 years and that she experienced stigma from her previous spouses. Her past medical history and socioeconomic status were unremarkable. During the physical examination, a well-defined pedunculated mass measuring 14 cm × 8 cm, originating from the labia majora, was noted. The mass was pinkish, non-tender, non-reducible, and had a soft consistency. Some areas of ulceration measuring 2 cm × 2 cm, covered with necrotic granulation tissues, were also noticed. With the patient’s written informed consent, a biopsy was performed, and the histopathology results revealed aggressive angiomyxoma. Following confirmation of the diagnosis, the mass was surgically excised under sterile conditions and spinal anesthesia. Aggressive angiomyxoma is an important consideration when evaluating vulvovaginal growth in females. Given its tendency for local recurrences, it is vital to establish an accurate diagnosis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d1899feb022440908cec0622d1defa812023-10-24T06:17:56ZengSurgical Society of KenyaThe Annals of African Surgery1999-96742523-08162023-10-01204142145http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/aas.v20i4.6Diffuse Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva: A Case ReportAsli Mohamed Abdullahi0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2698-3426Mohamed Abdullahi Awale1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0114-3022Bashiru Garba2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7295-9665Mariam Adawe3https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4831-8511Fatima Ibrahim Nor4https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8505-2251Mohamed Ali Kahiye5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5262-7946Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Sumait hospital, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, SomaliaDepartment of Surgery, Dr. Sumait hospital, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, SomaliaFaculty of Medicine and Health Science, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, SomaliaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Sumait hospital, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, SomaliaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Sumait hospital, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, SomaliaSahan Pathology Labs, Mogadishu, Banaadir, SomaliaAggressive angiomyxoma is a mesenchymal tumor that is frequently found in women of reproductive age mostly appearing in the vulva, perineal region, head, neck, trunk, and lower limbs. A 33-year-old multiparous Somali woman presented to the outpatient department of Dr Sumait Hospital, with a complaint of swelling around her vulva. The patient reported that the mass had progressively grown for the past 8 years and that she experienced stigma from her previous spouses. Her past medical history and socioeconomic status were unremarkable. During the physical examination, a well-defined pedunculated mass measuring 14 cm × 8 cm, originating from the labia majora, was noted. The mass was pinkish, non-tender, non-reducible, and had a soft consistency. Some areas of ulceration measuring 2 cm × 2 cm, covered with necrotic granulation tissues, were also noticed. With the patient’s written informed consent, a biopsy was performed, and the histopathology results revealed aggressive angiomyxoma. Following confirmation of the diagnosis, the mass was surgically excised under sterile conditions and spinal anesthesia. Aggressive angiomyxoma is an important consideration when evaluating vulvovaginal growth in females. Given its tendency for local recurrences, it is vital to establish an accurate diagnosis.https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/aggressive-angiomyxoma-of-the-vulvaaggressive angiomyxomascase reportlabia majoramesenchymal tumorsomalia |
| spellingShingle | Asli Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Abdullahi Awale Bashiru Garba Mariam Adawe Fatima Ibrahim Nor Mohamed Ali Kahiye Diffuse Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva: A Case Report The Annals of African Surgery aggressive angiomyxomas case report labia majora mesenchymal tumor somalia |
| title | Diffuse Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva: A Case Report |
| title_full | Diffuse Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva: A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Diffuse Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva: A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Diffuse Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva: A Case Report |
| title_short | Diffuse Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the Vulva: A Case Report |
| title_sort | diffuse aggressive angiomyxoma of the vulva a case report |
| topic | aggressive angiomyxomas case report labia majora mesenchymal tumor somalia |
| url | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/aggressive-angiomyxoma-of-the-vulva |
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