Leiomyoma Arising from the Vulva: A Case Report and a Brief Clinico-Pathological Review of Benign Vulvar Tumors

Abstract

Abstract: Leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumour. Although rare in the vulva, the tumours are common in the uterus in women of reproductive age. A 32-year-old woman presented with a painless, firm, well circumscribed vulvar mass of three years’ duration. Based on its location, appearance, and being fairly common, Bartholin's gland cyst was readily considered as the tentative diagnosis before surgery. The histopathology of the tumour excised at surgery showed leiomyoma. Although the condition is rare, early biopsy of all solid and partially solid vulvar masses is highly recommended to confirm diagnosis and arrest progression of benign lesions into malignancies.