An Unusually Large Fibroepithelial Polyp of Uterine Cervix: Case Report and Review of Literature.

BACKGROUND: Fibroepithelial cervical polyps (FEPs) are benign growths protruding from the inner surface of the cervix. They are typically asymptomatic, but a very small minority can undergo malignant change. Giant cervical polyps with a size greater than 4 cm are rare entities with only 23 reported cases in the literature. Cervical polyps develop as a result of focal hyperplasia of the columnar epithelium of the endocervix. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a giant fibroepithelial polyp measuring approximately 11 x 6 x 4 cm which was protruding from the anterior lip of the uterine cervix in a 51-year-old woman who clinically presented vaginal bleeding. She was nulligravida and doesn't have a child. The speculum examination revealed a soft, mobile, painless irregular cerebriform mass on the cervix, protruding through the vagina. The polyp was excised using a scalpel, and the pedicle was sutured using the Vicryl 1-0 under short-term intravenous anaesthesia. Histopathological examination revealed a polypoidal tumour mass composed of cellular fibrovascular stroma covered with stratified squamous epithelium. Three months after the initial surgery, there was no recurrence seen. CONCLUSION: Cervical giant polyps are rare entities and occur mostly in perimenopausal women. Transvaginal polypectomy, as performed for this patient followed by histopathological examination is an adequate procedure for these lesions.

Giant Fibroepithelial Polyp of Vulva: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Fibroepithelial stromal polyps of vulva are the type of mesenchymal lesion that typically occurs in women of reproductive period. They are common, usually small and hystologically benign. Larger lesions are rare and likely arise from proliferation of mesenchymal cells within the hormonally sensitive subepithelial stromal layer of the lower genital tract. We present a case of 16 year old female with a giant polypoid lesion of the vulva localized on the right labium. The mass measure was 18×12×3 cm. Total surgical resection of the lesion was performed. Histopathological examination reported a fibroepithelial stromal polyp of the vulva. The patient showed no evidence of recurrence four years after the resection. Fibroepithelial polyps of the vulvar region are benign lesions that have a wide range of morphologic appearances and may be misinterpreted as malignant. Total excision is the best treatment options and histopathological examination is strongly recommended to rule out a malignant neoplasm.

Primary Fallopian Tube Carcinoma: A Case Report and Literature Review.

BACKGROUND: Primary fallopian tube carcinoma (PFTC) is a rare tumour of the female genital tract with an incidence of 0.1-1.8% of all genital malignancies, and it is very difficult to diagnose preoperatively, because of its non-specific symptomatology. In most cases, it is an intraoperative finding or a histopathological diagnosis. It is a tumour that histologically and clinically resembles epithelial ovarian cancer. CASE PRESENTATION: We are reporting a case of a 62-year-old, postmenopausal women with primary fallopian tube carcinoma of the right fallopian tube in stage IA. The patient has lower abdominal pain, watery vaginal discharge and repeated episodes of bleeding from the vagina. The clinical and radiological findings suggested a right adnexal tumour with elevated CA-125 levels. Total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, omentectomy and peritoneal washing were performed. Pathologic confirmation of primary serous cystadenocarcinoma of the right fallopian tube was made. Peritoneal washings were negative for malignancy. FIGO stage was considered as IA, and the patient received no courses of chemotherapy and postoperative radiation because she refused it. Ten months after initial surgery, the patient is alive and in good condition. CONCLUSION: Cytoreduction surgery followed by adequate cycles of chemotherapy is an important strategy to improve patients' prognosis.