A rare case of cellular angiofibroma affecting the periurethral region in a 38-year-old woman

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Sep 14:2018:bcr2018225386. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225386.

Abstract

Cellular angiofibroma (CAF) is a rare, site-specific, benign mesenchymal tumour affecting both women and men in the genitourinary region. The tumour usually presents as a small, asymptomatic lesion involving the vulvovaginal regions in women and inguinoscrotal regions in men. We report the case of a 38-year-old woman presenting with a painless mass in the vulval region, especially on the right side of urethral meatus for 8 years with progressively increasing lower abdominal discomfort. A simple excision was performed. The diagnosis of CAF was confirmed histopathologically.

Keywords: urinary and genital tract disorders; urological cancer; vulvovaginal disorders.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiofibroma / diagnostic imaging
  • Angiofibroma / pathology*
  • Angiofibroma / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Rare Diseases
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography / methods
  • Urethra / pathology*
  • Vulva / pathology*