A case of epithelioid sarcoma arising in the vulva.

نویسندگان

  • Ju Hyun Kim
  • Youn Seok Choi
  • Tae Sung Lee
چکیده

Epithelioid sarcoma of vulva is extremely rare. Only 20 cases have been reported in the literature so far. Early diagnosis is difficult because of its benign appearance as a painless subcutaneous nodule. Therefore treatment can be delayed, although epithelioid sarcoma requires prompt surgery. We report a case of epithelioid sarcoma that occurred in the left vulva with a brief review of literature.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of gynecologic oncology

دوره 19 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008