Aggressive angiomyxoma of the pelvis and perineum: A case report

A. Fishman, L. P. Otey, A. N. Poindexter, R. L. Shannon, R. E. Girtanner, Alan L. Kaplan

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Aggressive angiomyxoma of the female perineum and pelvis is a slowly growing neoplasm occurring almost exclusively in women of reproductive age. The tumor is characterized by its locally infiltrative behavior. The high recurrence rate has been attributed to incomplete surgical excision. CASE: A case of a huge, recurrent, aggressive angiomyxoma of the perineum and pelvis was treated. CONCLUSION: Correct preoperative diagnosis and assessment of simultaneous perineal and pelvic involvement indicate a combined abdominoperineal surgical approach to achieve wide, tumor-free margins.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)665-669
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Volume40
Issue number9
StatePublished - Oct 2 1995

Keywords

  • angiomyxoma
  • pelvic neoplasms
  • perineum

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine

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