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Immunostaining showed the presence of vimentin and desmin positive mono- and multinucleated stromal cells in FEPV and occasional oestrogen receptor positive nuclei. Desmin positive cells could not be shown in granulation tissue polyps. CONCLUSIONS: FEPV are common lesions with benign mono- and multinucleated fibroblastic stromal cells in which myoid differentiation is often present. FEPV may develop as a result of a granulation tissue reaction after some local injury of the vaginal mucosa. Hormonal factors may modulate the growth of FEPVs. 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