Granular cell tumor of vulva on episiotomy scar

Gynecol Oncol. 1994 May;53(2):248-50. doi: 10.1006/gyno.1994.1125.

Abstract

The granular cell tumor (GCT) is a rare neoplasm derived from Schwann cells and is considered to be a benign tumor. The vulvar region is one of the common sites for these lesions. Vulvar occurrence of GCT constitutes about 7% of cases. To our knowledge, this is the first case of granular cell tumor of the vulva on an episiotomy scar. GCT should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a benign tumor of the vulva and reactive granular cell lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cicatrix / complications*
  • Cicatrix / etiology
  • Episiotomy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Granular Cell Tumor / etiology*
  • Granular Cell Tumor / pathology
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology