Encapsulated papillary carcinoma originating from the vulva anogenital mammary-like glands: a rare case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary adenocarcinomas of the vulva, particularly those from anogenital mammary-like glands, are exceedingly rare. These typically encompass a spectrum of cancers, including ductal, lobular, mixed ductal-lobular, tubular, and mucinous types, predominantly with invasive growth patterns.

Case description

A 73-year-old woman reported an 8-year history of a slowly enlarging vulvar mass, the mass skin surface color of the tumor was normal and there was no ulceration, redness, heat and pain, no skin itching and abnormal secretions. Examination revealed a 3 cm cyst-like nodule on the left vulva. Surgical excision was performed. Pathology showed a 2.5 cm nodular mass with a soft, mucinous texture. Microscopic analysis revealed a uniform cell distribution with papillary a

SUBMITTER: Si J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11459417 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature