Premium
Post‐operative spindle cell nodule of the vulva
Author(s) -
MANSON C.M.,
HIRSCH P.J.,
COYNE J.D.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
histopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.626
H-Index - 124
eISSN - 1365-2559
pISSN - 0309-0167
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2559.1995.tb00277.x
Subject(s) - vulva , confusion , nodule (geology) , spindle cell sarcoma , lesion , medicine , pathology , immunohistochemistry , anatomy , biology , psychology , paleontology , psychoanalysis
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.