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01-04-2012 | General Gynecology

Cellular blue nevus of the vulva mimicking Bartholin’s gland abscess in a 15-year-old girl: a case report

Authors: Mustafa Yamazhan, Ibrahim Egemen Ertas, Gulsen Kandiloglu, Mehmet Ozeren

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 4/2012

Abstract

Introduction

Literature review revealed descriptions of three cellular blue nevus (CBN) in the gynecologic tract. Two of them were myometrial CBN and incidental findings in hysterectomies performed in women aged 37 and 48 years. The single ectocervical CBN involving the hymenal ring and vagina was reported in a 19-year-old woman. The other reported cases of cervical blue nevi were common type and have been localized to endocervix.

Case report

Vulvar CBN in left labia majora mimicking Bartholin’s gland abscess in a 15-year-old white virgin girl and also the youngest case has not been reported previously.

Conclusion

CBN should be considered in the differential diagnosis of vulvar masses in adolescent period.

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Title: Cellular blue nevus of the vulva mimicking Bartholin’s gland abscess in a 15-year-old girl: a case report
Authors: Mustafa Yamazhan
Ibrahim Egemen Ertas
Gulsen Kandiloglu
Mehmet Ozeren
Publication date: 01-04-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-011-2088-2

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Cellular blue nevus of the vulva mimicking Bartholin’s gland abscess in a 15-year-old girl: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Conclusion

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