A Bilateral Wolffian Adnexal Tumor with Malignant Behavior: A Rare Case Report with Literature Review

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Article Type:
Case Report (دارای رتبه معتبر)
Abstract:

Wolffian adnexal tumors (FATWOs) originate from the mesonephric duct remnants. FATWOs are extremely rare, and 100 incidental FATWOs have been reported in English literature. Most FATWOs have a low potential for malignancy, but aggressive behavior, including recurrence and metastasis, has been described in a few cases; There is no standard protocol for optimal treatment of FATWOs. The case described here is a 35-year-old female who presented with a right-side ovarian mass via abdominal ultrasound. She had a history of left salpingo-oophorectomy due to an abdominal mass, which both histopathologic and immunohistochemical study’s findings were consistent with  Wolffian tumor. Later, she underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with tumor debulking because of the probable malignant behavior of the tumor. FATWO has a heterogeneous histologic pattern,which may make its diagnosis challenging. No specific immunohistochemical markers have yet been recognized for FATWO and pathogenesis or molecular alterations are not definitive.  Therefore, there is no comprehensive recommendation for optimal clinical management of FATWO or its recurrence.

Language:
English
Published:
Iranian Journal Of Pathology, Volume:19 Issue: 4, Autumn 2024
Pages:
453 to 459
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