Recurrent vulval angiomyofibroblastoma; An unusual benign mesenchymal tumour, misdiagnosed

Abstract

We present a case report of a middle aged post menopausal female with a huge pelvic mass for last 15 years that was previously misdiagnosed as chronic dermatitis. Based on its uncanny appearance, it was decided to do complete excision of the vulval mass to rule out any soft tissue tumour. The histopathology came out to be a rare benign lesion i.e, angiomyofibroblastoma with the immunohistochemistry report favouring the diagnosis. The patient after complete excision is under routine follow up and survelliance and is recurrence free to date.

Angiomyofibroblastoma as a rare cause of vulvar mass: A case report and literature review

“…16,25 It might be worth noting that AMF has a slight chance of recurrence or spreading. 5,11,26 Regarding the unknown and different characteristics of vulvar AMF, opinions, and clinical approaches are controversial. For instance, Akhtar et al presented a 25-year-old woman with a 1.5-2 cm, painless, cystic lesion over the labia minor that was initially thought to be a Bartholin's cyst which has gradually grown in size in the past 2 months.…”

“…Currently, no drugs are available to treat AMF, and surgery is preferred 16,25 . It might be worth noting that AMF has a slight chance of recurrence or spreading 5,11,26 …”

“… 16 , 25 It might be worth noting that AMF has a slight chance of recurrence or spreading. 5 , 11 , 26 …”