An Unusual Case of Genital Lesion: A Vulvar Syringoma

Paola Algeri; Rosita Rodella; Cinzia Manfredini; Maurizio Algeri

doi:10.18502/jfrh.v15i1.6080

Paola Algeri Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bolognini Hospital, ASST Bergamo est, Seriate, Bergamo, Italy
Rosita Rodella Department of Pathological Anatomy, Bolognini Hospital, ASST Bergamo est, Seriate, Bergamo, Italy
Cinzia Manfredini Department of Pathological Anatomy, Bolognini Hospital, ASST Bergamo est, Seriate, Bergamo, Italy
Maurizio Algeri Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Locatelli Hospital, ASST Bergamo est, Piario, Bergamo, Italy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jfrh.v15i1.6080

Keywords: Vulvar neoplasms; Syringoma; Vulvar diseases

Abstract

Objective: Syringoma is a benign adnexal neoplasm of sweat gland, usually presenting as extra-genital lesions, while vulvar localization is rare. Moreover, syringoma is an uncommon vulvar neoplasms.

Case report: A 44-year-old woman with previous diagnosis of duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumour, underwent a local surgical excision for an isolated, painful, vulvar lesion. The specimen was submitted for histological examination. A vulvar syringoma was diagnosed.

Conclusion: We describe this case according on its rarity and atypical presentation as well; therefore, vulvar neoplasms encompass many differential diagnoses, among which the incidence rate of syringoma is very low. Although its rarity, syringoma should be included among the differential diagnosis for vulvar neoplasm.