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Granular Cell Myoblastoma of the Vulva
Author(s) -
Fliegner John R. H.
Publication year - 1967
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1967.tb02506.x
Subject(s) - histogenesis , granular cell , vulva , vulvar neoplasm , pathology , biology , anatomy , medicine , neuroscience , immunohistochemistry , central nervous system
Summary A case of multiple granular cell myoblas‐tomata of the vulva in a 26‐year‐old woman is described. The pathology and possible histogenesis of the condition is discussed. Evidence in favour of a neural origin is increasing. An outline is given of the treatment and prognosis of granular cell myoblastoma.