Large Fibroepithelial Polyp of Vulva

A rare case of a large fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) of the vulva is described. The polypoidal growth was 10 cm in its largest diameter, having a long pedicle with features of inflammation secondary to infection, and was found arising from the left labia majora. The patient did not manifest any signs...

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Main Authors: Mahesha H. Navada, Poornima Ramachandra B. Bhat, Sujaya V. Rao, Nagarathna G.
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/273181
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author Mahesha H. Navada
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description A rare case of a large fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) of the vulva is described. The polypoidal growth was 10 cm in its largest diameter, having a long pedicle with features of inflammation secondary to infection, and was found arising from the left labia majora. The patient did not manifest any signs of recurrence following excision. A large and infected FEP of the vulva is a rare occurrence and hence reported.
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spelling doaj-art-7ec4cabeae9540c3885c77fb1ef4251e2025-02-03T06:44:24ZengWileyCase Reports in Dermatological Medicine2090-64632090-64712011-01-01201110.1155/2011/273181273181Large Fibroepithelial Polyp of VulvaMahesha H. Navada0Poornima Ramachandra B. Bhat1Sujaya V. Rao2Nagarathna G.3Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Father Muller Medical College, Karnataka, 575 002 Mangalore, IndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Father Muller Medical College, Karnataka, 575 002 Mangalore, IndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Father Muller Medical College, Karnataka, 575 002 Mangalore, IndiaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Father Muller Medical College, Karnataka, 575 002 Mangalore, IndiaA rare case of a large fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) of the vulva is described. The polypoidal growth was 10 cm in its largest diameter, having a long pedicle with features of inflammation secondary to infection, and was found arising from the left labia majora. The patient did not manifest any signs of recurrence following excision. A large and infected FEP of the vulva is a rare occurrence and hence reported.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/273181
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Large Fibroepithelial Polyp of Vulva
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