Fibroepithelial neoplasm explained
| Fibroepithelial neoplasms |
| Field: | Oncology |
A fibroepithelial neoplasm (or tumor) is a biphasic tumor. They consist of epithelial tissue, and stromal or mesenchymal tissue. They may be benign or malignant.[1]
Examples include:
Sometimes fibroepithelial polyps (FEPs) of the vulva may be misdiagnosed as cancers. However not much harm is caused because the treatment of both is excision. The consent for removal must however be completely informed.[2]
External links
- - "Premalignant Fibroepithelial Tumor"
Notes and References
- Tavassoli, F.A., Devilee, P. (Eds). 2003. World Health Organization Classification of Tumours: Pathology & Genetics: Tumours of the breast and female genital organs. IARC Press: Lyon.
- Tripathi PU, Suryarao P, Patvekar MM, Kolte D . Unveiling the Truth: Fibroepithelial Polyp of the Vulva and Its Misdiagnosis as Cancer . Cureus . June 8, 2024 . 16. 6. e61942-e61942. 10.7759/cureus.61942. 38978881 . 11229388. free.
