The first case of vaginal angiomatoid Spitz nevus causing vaginal bleeding
10.5468/ogs.2019.62.4.290
- Author:
Yong Hee PARK
1
;
Jung Mi BYUN
;
Hwa Jin CHO
;
Dae Hoon JEONG
;
Young Nam KIM
;
Hye Rim PARK
;
Kyung Bok LEE
;
Moon Su SUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea. hellojungmi@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Vaginal bleeding;
Angiomatoid Spitz nevus;
Melanoma
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Gynecological Examination;
Humans;
Medical Overuse;
Melanoma;
Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell;
Nevus, Pigmented;
Uterine Hemorrhage;
Vagina
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
2019;62(4):290-293
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Angiomatoid Spitz nevus is a variant of melanocytic nevus with prominent vasculature. Due to its pathologic features, angiomatoid Spitz nevus in the vaginal wall is extremely rare. A 42-year-old woman presented to the hospital with abnormal vaginal bleeding. Vaginal examination revealed a 2×2-cm well-demarcated tumor on the posterior wall of the vagina. The mass was successfully removed by complete excision and was diagnosed as angiomatoid Spitz nevus on pathologic examination. We present the first reported case of vaginal angiomatoid Spitz nevus, which caused vaginal bleeding. Although angiomatoid Spitz nevus has many histopathological similarities with malignant melanoma, precise histopathological diagnosis is important for preventing overtreatment.
