2013
DOI: 10.1590/s0100-72032013001200008
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Abstract: Aggressive angiomyxoma is a rare, slow-growing soft tissue tumor that usually arises in the pelvis and perineal regions of women in reproductive age, with a marked tendency to local recurrence. Because of its rarity, it is often initially misdiagnosed. Surgical resection is the main treatment modality of aggressive angiomyxoma. We describe a case of a vaginal aggressive angiomyxoma in a 47-year-old woman in which the diagnosis was only made after histological examination. The etiology, presentation, diagnosis … Show more

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“…A vaginal angiomyxoma in the left posterolateral vaginal wall of a 47‐year‐old woman was reported by Lourenco et al . ().…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…A vaginal angiomyxoma in the left posterolateral vaginal wall of a 47‐year‐old woman was reported by Lourenco et al . ().…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Histologic evaluation of the neoplastic cells also reveals bland stellate and spindle cells with pale eosinophilic cytoplasm and thin cytoplasmic processes and either round or ovoid nuclei [1]. Mitoses are not typically seen but may occasionally show mild atypia [18,19]. On gross examination of the tumor it typically appears unencapsulated, lobulated, solid and poorly demarcated [1,20].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the tumor produces a characteristic appearance of swirled and layered tissue on both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Although this distinctive pattern is present on both CT and MRI, MRI is more specific and thus the study of choice [18]. AA shows a high intensity signal on T2-weighted images most likely due to the loose myxoid matrix and high water content of the tumor [22].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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