Differential Diagnosis of a Unique Vulvar Mass in an Adolescent.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Vulvar masses in adolescents have a broad differential diagnosis, yet few reports exist detailing masses of mammary origin.

CASE:

A nulliparous, healthy 16-year-old adolescent presented with a longstanding, ulcerated, 17-cm vulvar mass of unknown origin and pronounced inguinal lymphadenopathy. The patient underwent a left radical partial vulvectomy, with pathology revealing terminal duct lobular units consistent with polymastia.

CONCLUSION:

Differential diagnosis of a vulvar mass in an adolescent should include polymastia.

• Authors: Stephanie Chow, Alexis Doyle, Phoebe Hammer, Nichole A Tyson
• Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 138 Issue 6 Pg. 931-936 (12 01 2021) ISSN: 1873-233X [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 34735404 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2021 by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Adolescent
• Breast Diseases (diagnosis)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Humans
• Nipples (abnormalities)
• Vulva (abnormalities)
• Vulvar Neoplasms (diagnosis)