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Case Study: Epithelioid sarcoma of the vulva

Published in: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
Volume 2 , issue 1 , 2010 , pages: 30–32

DOI: 10.1080/20742835.2010.11441156

Author(s): L J Rogers Division of Gynaecological Oncology, South Africa , H Wu Division of Anatomical Pathology, South Africa , D Govender Division of Anatomical Pathology, South Africa , L A Denny Division of Gynaecological Oncology, South Africa

Keywords: epithelioid sarcoma , proximal type , vulva , radical wide local excision

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Abstract

Vulval epithelioid sarcoma is a rare, locally-aggressive malignant soft tissue tumour, which may present diagnostic difficulties, both clinically and pathologically. This can result in a delay in appropriate treatment, which consists primarily of radical wide local excision of the tumour. We report a case of a recurrent epithelioid sarcoma of the vulva, with a discussion of the pathological features and management.

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