Adenocarcinoma of mammary-like glands of the vulva: a case report and literature review

Authors

  • C Kalwiba University of Cape Town
  • J Lunn University of Cape Town
  • H Wu University of Cape Town
  • L J Rogers University of Cape Town

Keywords:

adenocarcinoma, mammary-like glands, breast cancer, vulval tumour

Abstract

A rare case of adenocarcinoma of mammary-like glands of the vulva is presented. The histological diagnosis as well as a review of literature are discussed.

Author Biographies

  • C Kalwiba, University of Cape Town

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

  • J Lunn, University of Cape Town

    Division of Anatomical Pathology, Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town and National Health Laboratory Service, South Africa

  • H Wu, University of Cape Town

    Division of Anatomical Pathology, Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town and National Health Laboratory Service and SAMRC/UCT Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre, South Africa

  • L J Rogers, University of Cape Town

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town and SAMRC/UCT Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre, South Africa

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Published

2022-06-13

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Case Studies

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