Angiomyofibroblastoma
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Angiomyofibroblastoma is an uncommon benign mesenchymal tumor. It occurs almost in the vulvovaginal area of women, but can also be observed in men.
The gross features of AMFB are well-circumscribed. Usually, most tumors grow slowly, and patients do not feel pain. It also has low tendency for local recurrence.
Location[edit]
- In women
- In men
Pathology[edit]
Microscopical examination shows abundant thin-walled blood vessels with hypocellular and hypercellular areas.
Immunohistochemistry[edit]
Almost all tumor cells have immunoreactivity for both desmin and vimentin. It also express estrogen receptors and/or progesterone receptors, but staining for cytokeratin is negative.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Clinicopathologic analysis of angiomyofibroblastoma of the female genital tract".Chinese Medical Journal.2000;113(11)
- 1036–9.PMID:11776120.
- ↑ "Angiomyofibroblastoma of the vulva".Obstetrics & Gynecology Science.2013;56(5)
- 349–51.doi:10.5468/ogs.2013.56.5.349.PMID:24328028.PMC:3784123.
- ↑ "Angiomyofibroblastoma arising from the posterior perivesical space: A case report with MR findings".Korean Journal of Radiology.2008;9(4)
- 382–5.doi:10.3348/kjr.2008.9.4.382.PMID:18682679.PMC:2627271.
- ↑ "Angiomyofibroblastoma of the spermatic cord: A case report".Journal of Medical Case Reports.2010;4
- 79.doi:10.1186/1752-1947-4-79.PMID:20202207.PMC:2838917.
- ↑ "Angiomyofibroblastoma of the vulva".Obstetrics & Gynecology Science.2013;56(5)
- 349–51.doi:10.5468/ogs.2013.56.5.349.PMID:24328028.PMC:3784123.