EC Gynaecology

Masson’s tumour, also known as intravascular papillary hyperplasia is a rare gynaecological tumour, more commonly seen in head and neck and subcutis of digits. We are presenting an unusual case of Masson’s tumour of the vagina reported in a 90-year-old postmenopausal lady. Diagnosis was confirmed on histopathological examination after having an excisional biopsy during colposcopy which was the appropriate approach for its benign nature. Later, discussion at multidisciplinary team meeting and follow up after 3 months with colposcopy was normal with no suspicious or abnormal cells of note. The woman’s symptoms had then resolved and discharged to primary care.

 Keywords: Masson’s Tumour; Vaginal Tumour; Intravascular Papillary Epithelial Hyperplasia; IPEH; Benign Gynaecology Tumour; Local Excision

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