Epithelioid vascular leiomyoma of the uterus mimicking glomangiomyoma.

Arch Gynecol Obstet

Department of Pathology, Japan Self Defense Forces Sapporo General Hospital, 12-1-32 Hiragishi 1 Jo, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0931, Japan.

Published: January 2007

Case Report: An unusual case of epithelioid vascular leiomyoma mimicking glomangiomyoma arising in the uterine corpus of a 55-year-old Japanese woman is presented. The surgically resected uterine mass, measuring 4.0x3.5 cm2, demonstrated a dark red well-circumscribed tumor. Histologically, the rounded epithelioid cells around the dilated vessels showed gradual transition to spindled smooth muscle cells. Immunohistochemistry was positive for smooth muscle actin, but negative for collagen IV.

Conclusion: The experience in this case emphasizes that glomangiomyoma-like feature is interesting and might indeed be a new histological variant of uterine leiomyomas.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00404-006-0167-6DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

epithelioid vascular
8
vascular leiomyoma
8
mimicking glomangiomyoma
8
smooth muscle
8
leiomyoma uterus
4
uterus mimicking
4
glomangiomyoma case
4
case report
4
report unusual
4
unusual case
4

Similar Publications

Background: Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is an uncommon vascular malignancy characterized by an unpredictable clinical course and a high potential for recurrence and metastasis. The lack of standard treatment guidelines, coupled with the tumor's inconsistent response to available treatments, complicates the management of EHE and leads to widely varying patient prognoses.

Case Presentation: We report two cases of EHE with distinct presentations reflecting the site of involvement.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Primary hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: a case report.

J Int Med Res

December 2024

Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a low-grade malignant tumor of vascular origin. The rarity of hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) makes the diagnosis and treatment of this entity challenging. We report a case of a 69-year-old female patient who suffered from HEHE and complained of abdominal distension pain with dizziness and appetite loss for more than half a month.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Aims: The hepatic perivascular epithelioid cell tumour (PEComa), including angiomyolipoma, exhibits diverse morphology and clinical behaviour; however, its prognostic features remain undefined. This study aimed to investigate its histological features and prognostic factors.

Methods And Results: In total, 132 patients were included.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Metastatic sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma (sRCC) is a significant therapeutic and diagnostic challenge due to its rarity and aggressiveness, which contribute to its poor prognosis. This case report presents the case of a 47-year-old Caucasian man with shortness of breath and right-sided abdominal pain. History revealed an extensive smoking history, a left renal mass diagnosed two months ago with inconclusive results, and an enlarged mass on computed tomography (CT) scan one week ago in an emergency department (ED) visit that showed signs consistent with metastatic disease.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

We present a case of biopsy-proven epithelioid angiosarcoma in an arteriovenous fistula (AVF). Angiosarcomas developing in non-functioning AVF in renal transplant recipients are rare clinical entities with poor prognosis. A 59-year-old male adequately immunosuppressed kidney transplant patient presented with pain and swelling at the site of a previously asymptomatic fistula.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!