Epithelioid Sarcoma of the Vulva

Linda Rogers University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
Hue-Tsi Wu University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
Dhirendra Govender University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
Lynette Denny University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital

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

Abstract

Vulval epithelioid sarcoma is a rare, locally-aggressive malignant soft tissue tumour, which may present diagnostic diffi culties, 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.

Author Biographies

Linda Rogers, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital

Senior Specialist

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town

Hue-Tsi Wu, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital

Specialist

Division of Anatomical Pathology, Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town

Dhirendra Govender, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital

Professor and Head of Division

Division of Anatomical Pathology, Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town

Lynette Denny, University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital

Professor and Head of Department

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town

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Published

2010-07-19

Issue

Vol 2 No 1 (2010)

Section

Case Studies

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