Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the vulva

Gynecol Oncol. 2004 Jan;92(1):361-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2003.09.035.

Abstract

Background: Vulvar sarcomas are rare tumors. A distinctive low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma is described.

Case: A 46-year-old female presented with a progressively enlarging vulvar mass. Pathological evaluation revealed a low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma. The immunophenotype is outlined and ultrastructural features are highlighted. Tumor cells were positive for p53 protein, smooth muscle actin, steroid receptors, and showed myofibroblastic differentiation on electron microscopy. The patient has been followed for >14 months without evidence of recurrence.

Conclusion: The tumor was positive for p53, mitotically active, but was categorized as a low-grade malignancy. Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural criteria were utilized to distinguish this tumor from other neoplasms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Middle Aged
  • Myosarcoma / metabolism
  • Myosarcoma / pathology*
  • Receptors, Steroid / biosynthesis
  • Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 / biosynthesis
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Receptors, Steroid
  • Tumor Suppressor Protein p53