Huge localized vaginal neurofibromatosis: An unusual cause of postmenopausal bleeding

A 55‐year‐old lady, menopausal for 8 years, presented with vaginal swelling for the preceding 6 months and with post menopausal bleeding (two bouts). Examination revealed a vaginal mass of 7 × 5 cm which was ultrasonically diagnosed as vaginal fibroid. The vaginal mass was excised and confirmed to b...

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Published inThe journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 96 - 99
Main Authors Sharma, Jai Bhagwan, Wadhwa, Leena, Malhotra, Monika, Arora, Raksha, Garg, Anju, Singh, Sompal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Melbourne, Australia Blackwell Science Pty 01.04.2004
Subjects
excision
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
neurofibroma
Neurofibromatosis 1 - diagnosis
Neurofibromatosis 1 - pathology
Neurofibromatosis 1 - surgery
postmenopausal bleeding
Postmenopause
prolapse
Treatment Outcome
Uterine Hemorrhage - etiology
Vaginal Diseases - diagnosis
Vaginal Diseases - pathology
Vaginal Diseases - surgery
vaginal swelling
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Summary:A 55‐year‐old lady, menopausal for 8 years, presented with vaginal swelling for the preceding 6 months and with post menopausal bleeding (two bouts). Examination revealed a vaginal mass of 7 × 5 cm which was ultrasonically diagnosed as vaginal fibroid. The vaginal mass was excised and confirmed to be a vaginal neurofibroma on histopathology.
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ISSN:1341-8076
1447-0756
DOI:10.1111/j.1447-0756.2003.00165.x