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Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the clitoris in an elderly patient: report of a case

  • D. Haidopoulos1,*,
  • A. Elsheikh1
  • G. Vlahos1
  • M. Sotiropoulou1
  • A. Rodolakis1
  • Z. Voulgaris1
  • S. Milingos1
  • E. Diakomanolis1

11st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Athens, 1 Department of Pathology, "Alexandra" Hospital, Athens, Greece

DOI: 10.12892/ejgo200205447 Vol.23,Issue 5,September 2002 pp.447-449

Published: 10 September 2002

*Corresponding Author(s): D. Haidopoulos E-mail:

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Abstract

Malignant rhabdoid tumors of the vulva are rare neoplasms which most of the time show aggressive behavior and a dismal prognosis. We report a case of malignant rhabdoid tumor of the clitoris occurring in an elderly patient. Due to the similarities that these neoplasms show with other low-differentiated tumors, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural assessment should always be conducted so that accurate diagnosis is achieved. Individualized extensive surgical treatment might decrease relapsing disease.

Keywords

Malignant rhabdoid tumor; Vulva; Immunohistochemistry; Clinical management

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D. Haidopoulos, A. Elsheikh, G. Vlahos, M. Sotiropoulou, A. Rodolakis, Z. Voulgaris, S. Milingos, E. Diakomanolis. Malignant rhabdoid tumor of the clitoris in an elderly patient: report of a case. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2002; 23(5): 447-449. doi: 10.12892/ejgo200205447

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