An Unusual Case of Vulvar Schwannoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature
نویسندگان
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
4 Gynecologist, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
doi
10.22038/jmrh.2023.66774.1949چکیده
Background & aim: Schwannoma seldom occurs in female genitalia; with only a few cases being reported in the medical literature. This tumor can present on labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and vagina. In this study, a case of vulvar schwannoma, which resembled a leiomyoma, is reported.Case report: A 44-year-old woman presented with a history of a small palpable mass located on the left labium. Ultrasonography showed a heterogeneous mass suggestive of a leiomyoma. Subsequently, the patient underwent surgical excision of the mass with clear margins. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of vulvar schwannoma. The patient was discharged in good condition following the excision.Conclusion: Schwannoma of the vulva represents a rare neoplasm that can be treated by surgical excision. The prognosis is excellent and recurrence is uncommon. Therefore, histopathological assessment is recommended for management of Schwannoma of the vulva.
