title: Angiomyofibroblastoma of the vulva: report of a rare distinct entity.
abstract: Angiomyofibroblastoma is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor of lower female genital tract. It has characteristic histomorphology and shows myofibroblastic differentiation. Clinically it is imperative to differentiate angiomyofibroblastoma from other mesenchymal tumors of this region especially aggressive angiomyxoma which is locally infiltrative and needs long term followup. We report clinical, histological, and immunohistochemical features of a case of angiomyofibroblastoma and discuss relevant points regarding histogenesis and biological behaviour. We stress the need to recognize this tumor on clinicopathologic basis to avoid any potential therapeutic implications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Farwaniya Hospital, Farwaniya, Kuwait. arorarajan73@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Abou-Bakr
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Ahmad
mesh_terms: D018322:Angiofibroma / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008875:Middle Aged; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*