<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Fibroepithelial stromal polyps of vulva are the type of mesenchymal lesion that typically occurs in women of reproductive period. They are common, usually small and hystologically benign. Larger lesions are rare and likely arise from proliferation of mesenchymal cells within the hormonally sensitive subepithelial stromal layer of the lower genital tract. We present a case of 16 year old female with a giant polypoid lesion of the vulva localized on the right labium. The mass measure was 18×12×3 cm. Total surgical resection of the lesion was performed. Histopathological examination reported a fibroepithelial stromal polyp of the vulva. The patient showed no evidence of recurrence four years after the resection. Fibroepithelial polyps of the vulvar region are benign lesions that have a wide range of morphologic appearances and may be misinterpreted as malignant. Total excision is the best treatment options and histopathological examination is strongly recommended to rule out a malignant neoplasm.</p></abstract>

Fibroepithelial stromal polyps of vulva are the type of mesenchymal lesion that typically occurs in women of reproductive period. They are common, usually small and hystologically benign. Larger lesions are rare and likely arise from proliferation of mesenchymal cells within the hormonally sensitive subepithelial stromal layer of the lower genital tract. We present a case of 16 year old female with a giant polypoid lesion of the vulva localized on the right labium. The mass measure was 18×12×3 cm. Total surgical resection of the lesion was performed. Histopathological examination reported a fibroepithelial stromal polyp of the vulva. The patient showed no evidence of recurrence four years after the resection. Fibroepithelial polyps of the vulvar region are benign lesions that have a wide range of morphologic appearances and may be misinterpreted as malignant. Total excision is the best treatment options and histopathological examination is strongly recommended to rule out a malignant neoplasm.

Giant Fibroepithelial Polyp of Vulva: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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Fibroepithelial stromal polyps of vulva are the type of mesenchymal lesion that typically occurs in women of reproductive period. They are common, usually...

Giant Fibroepithelial Polyp of Vulva: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Published Online: Dec 31, 2018

Page range: 127 - 130

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/prilozi-2018-0051

Keywords
fibroepithelial polyp, vulvar diseases, benign lesion

© 2018 Meral Rexhepi et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Giant Fibroepithelial Polyp of Vulva: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Published Online: Dec 31, 2018

Page range: 127 - 130

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/prilozi-2018-0051

Keywordsfibroepithelial polyp, vulvar diseases, benign lesion

© 2018 Meral Rexhepi et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
fibroepithelial polyp, vulvar diseases, benign lesion