Fibroepithelial polyps of the vagina: are they old granulation tissue polyps?

Abstract

Aims: To study the nature of fibroepithelial polyps of the vagina. Methods: Sixty five fibroepithelial polyps of the vagina and 64 granulation tissue polyps diagnosed over 15 years were reviewed histologically.

Fibroepithelial Polyps of the Vagina in Pregnancy

“…But caesarean section was done for intrapartum fetal distress. On follow up after 6 weeks, the patient is asymptomatic and the polyps were reduced in size Fibroepithelial polyps of the vagina (FEPV) are mucosal polypoid lesions with a connective tissue core covered by a benign squamous epithelium [2]. They are thought to be rare as few cases are reported in literature and the cases are compared with the present case in…”

“…It is because of delayed differentiation of myofibroblastic stromal cells which explains why granulation tissue sometimes does not contract properly but turns into polyps [2]. But during pregnancy hormonal factors may modulate the growth of FEPVs.…”

Recurrent vulval fibroepithelial polyp with pregnancy: a rare presentation

“…1 It arises from proliferation of mesenchymal cells within the hormonally sensitive subepithelial stromal layer of the lower female genital tract of mostly reproductive age group. 3 Apart from the pregnancy it has also been reported in postmenopausal females following HRT 2 and females having dermatosis. 5 The clinical presentation may vary from small flesh colored, hypo or hyperpigmented sessile growth to large pedunculated polypoid formation or finger like projections, it is more frequent in the vagina followed of vulva and cervix.…”

“…Majority are single and small in size, remain asymptomatic, however multiple or atypical forms are particularly associated with pregnancy, may produce cosmetic problems and can be misinterpreted as malignancy. 2,3 We present a case of a bilateral vulval fibroepithelial polyp and recurred lesion with a brief review of literature.…”

A case of giant fibroepithelial polyp of the vulva

“…These lesions usually occur in young-to-middle aged women in their reproductive years, presenting more commonly in the vagina than on the vulva and cervix. 1,2 Fibroepithelial polyps can occur as solitary or multiple lesions, an occurrence particularly associated with pregnancy. 3,4 Most of the tumors are 1×2 cm in size, but rarely can reach an extremely large size, up to 15×20 cm.…”