Urethral Masson’s Tumour: A Rare and Puzzling Entity
Urethral Masson’s Tumour
Vol. 12 No. 1 : 2017 (118-121)
Abstract
Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (IPEH) or Masson’s tumour is a benign vascular proliferation that mimics other malignant vascular tumour. To date, this is the fourthcase of Masson’s tumour at urethra being reported in the literature. A 65-year-old female Para 2, presented with post-menopausal bleeding. Examination revealed a 4x3x3 cm growth surrounding the urethral meatus. She underwent examination under anaesthesia and excision of the periurethral mass. Histopathological examination confirmed Masson’s tumour. Diagnosis and management of this uncommon tumour at a rare location was discussed.
Keywords :
angiosarcoma,
endothelial hyperplasia,
Masson’s tumour,
urethral neoplasm,
vascular neoplasm,
Correspondance Address
Lim Pei Shan, Department of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: +603-91455949 Fax: +603-91456672 E-mail: peishan9900@yahoo.com
