Perineal excision of a large angiomyxoma in a young woman following magnetic resonance and angiographic imaging

Gynecol Oncol. 2001 Sep;82(3):568-70. doi: 10.1006/gyno.2001.6296.

Abstract

Background: Aggressive angiomyxomas are rare, arise from connective tissue of the perineum or the lower pelvis, and affect predominantly young women.

Case: We describe an unusual case of aggressive angiomyxoma in which the perineal approach was possible owing to MRI scanning and selective angiography indications.

Conclusion: In cases of large aggressive angiomyxomas these diagnostic procedures should make it possible to decide which operative route might be best for the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Myxoma / diagnosis
  • Myxoma / pathology
  • Myxoma / surgery*
  • Perineum / surgery*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / surgery*