[Pseudosarcoma botryoides during pregnancy].

Abstract

Pseudosarcoma botryoides is an infrequent vaginal tumor with benign evolution. Its importance lies in to distinguish of sarcoma botryoides, what is usually fatal. A case of vaginal polyp during pregnancy is presented. After cesarean section, polyp was excised and diagnosis of sarcoma botryoides was made. Patient was referred to ION for treatment and her diagnosis was changed to pseudosarcoma by revision of histologic plates. Patient doesn't need further treatment but previous excision, and she is asymptomatic twelve months later. Histologic findings of both tumors are described and confusion between them are noted.