A new entity in the pathological spectrum of vulvar neoplasms: The first report of a primary endometrioid adenocarcinoma

Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2019 Nov;147(2):270-272. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.12936. Epub 2019 Aug 20.

Abstract

We report the first evidence of primary endometrioid adenocarcinoma arising in the vulva, expanding the morphological spectrum of the glandular neoplasms in this anatomic region.

Keywords: Histopathological classification; Immunohistochemistry; Personalized therapy; Primary endometrioid adenocarcinoma; Vulvar glandular neoplasms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Carcinoma, Endometrioid / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Endometrioid / secondary*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / secondary*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor