AUTHOR=Yavuz Onur , Kula Ali Hakan , Bayramoğlu Zeynep , Aydin Nur Yağ mur , Mankan Kadir Alper , Akdöner Aslı TITLE=Extrauterine leiomyomas in uncommon locations: two case reports and literature review JOURNAL=Frontiers in Medicine VOLUME=11 YEAR=2024 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1408247 DOI=10.3389/fmed.2024.1408247 ISSN=2296-858X ABSTRACT=Objectives

This study aims to provide an overview of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up management of vulvar and vaginal leiomyomas through the presentation of two rare cases.

Methods

Detailed clinical presentations, surgical procedures, histopathological examinations, and follow-up outcomes of two cases of vulvar and vaginal leiomyomas are described. Relevant literature is also reviewed to contextualize the findings.

Results

Both patients underwent successful surgical excision of the leiomyomas with no perioperative or postoperative complications. Histopathological examinations confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyoma based on characteristic microscopic features and immunohistochemical analyses.

Conclusion

Vulvar and vaginal leiomyomas are rare benign tumors that require careful evaluation for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Surgical excision remains the primary treatment modality, and long-term follow-up is essential for monitoring recurrence and ensuring favorable outcomes.