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Leiomyosarcoma of the vulva mimicking as chronic Bartholin cyst : a case report.

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DOI 10.5001/omj.2020.74
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Oman Medical Specialty Board.
Gregorian
2020-07
Language
English
English abstract
Smooth muscle neoplasms of the vulva are rare, and when localized in the Bartholin's gland, it can be mistaken as a benign lesion leading to a delay in diagnosis. We report a case of leiomyosarcoma of the Bartholin's gland in a 63-year-old postmenopausal woman, which clinically mimicked a chronic Bartholin's gland cyst. This case report emphasizes the importance of suspecting malignancy in any vulvar lesion in women of postmenopausal age, despite its location and asymptomatic appearance. A prompt, careful evaluation with adequate clinical judgment will help to manage such cases efficiently.
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Saquib, Shabnam, Cherawala, Masuma, Abdel Rahman, Omyma, & EV Keloth, Tasnim (2020). Leiomyosarcoma of the vulva mimicking as chronic Bartholin cyst : a case report. Oman Medical Journal, 35 (4), e153 [1-3].
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Journal articles