Recurrent phyllodes tumor of the vulva: a case report with review of diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis

Int J Gynecol Pathol. 2010 May;29(3):294-7. doi: 10.1097/PGP.0b013e3181c14a8c.

Abstract

Phyllodes tumor of the vulva is extremely rare with only 6 cases reported in the literature. We report a case of recurrent phyllodes tumor of the vulva in a 39-year-old woman. The tumor showed biphasic morphology with a typical leaf-like pattern and a cellular stroma with rare mitosis. Expression of estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors mammoglobin, and BRST-2 was shown in the epithelial component. Review of literature with emphasis on diagnostic features and differential diagnosis are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology
  • Phyllodes Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Phyllodes Tumor / pathology
  • Phyllodes Tumor / surgery
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / surgery