Epithelioid Sarcoma of the Vulva

Authors

  • 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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