Uterus-like mass is an extremely rare choristoma of müllerian origin arising in association with neural tube defects. In this article, we describe the case of a 9-year-old girl with spina bifida, a mass lesion within the conus, and a subcutaneous lipoma in the lumbosacral region. Histopathological examination of the conus lesion revealed a uterus-like structure comprising of endometrial glands and stroma surrounded by fascicles of smooth muscle. This case differs from the few previously described cases in absence of neurological symptoms and early age at diagnosis. Thorough histopathological examination of resected tissue is therefore recommended for the diagnosis of this rare entity, as it may not have a typical presentation in all instances.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000348811 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Retroperitoneal 'uterus-like mass' of cervical origin.
BMJ Case Rep
February 2024
Gynaecology, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
We report a rare case of a retroperitoneal uterus-like mass communicating with the endocervix, which presented as abdominal pain and bloating associated with severe irregular vaginal and postcoital bleeding. Our patient did not have any structural abnormalities of the urogenital system or otherwise, which makes a müllerian defect unlikely in our case. Based on the diagnostic criteria for the choristoma, that theory would be excluded here as the mass communicated with the endocervix.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccessory cavitated uterine malformation (ACUM): A scoping review.
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand
June 2024
Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Introduction: Accessory cavitated uterine malformation (ACUM) is a relatively recent term used to describe a noncommunicating, accessory uterine cavity. ACUM have been published under different terms ranging from juvenile cystic adenomyosis to "uterus-like mass". The objective of this study was to systematically identify all cases of ACUM and definitions described in the literature, regardless of label, and identify morphological, epidemiological, and clinical characteristics as well as management, while also highlighting knowledge gaps.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExtrauterine adenomyoma: A case report and systematic review of the literature.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
March 2024
Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Objective: To describe a case of extrauterine adenomyoma (EA) and review all the cases of EA in the literature.
Methods: Pubmed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Google Scholar from 1807 to December 2022. All studies reporting the histologic diagnosis of an EA.
Imaging features of accessory cavitated uterine mass (ACUM): a peculiar yet correctable cause of dysmenorrhea.
Abdom Radiol (NY)
March 2023
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, AIIMS, New Delhi, 110029, India.
Accessory cavitated uterine mass (ACUM) is a rare form of developmental mullerian anomaly which causes chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea and infertility in young females. It is a non-communicating, accessory cavity within an otherwise normal uterus, lined by functional endometrium and surrounded by myometrium-like smooth muscle cells which imparts it uterus-like appearance. USG and MRI are the imaging modalities which help in reaching the diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExtrapelvic "Uterus Like Mass" Following Laparoscopic Morcellation Hysterectomy - a Consequence of Iatrogenic Implantation?
Int J Surg Pathol
August 2023
Department of Pathology (Histopathology division), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Rajender Nagar, New Delhi, India.
Uterus-like mass is a rare form of endometriosis, which shows striking structural similarity to the normal uterus. Formation of a mass lesion raises clinical concern for malignancy, and pathologic examination is necessary for accurate diagnosis. We describe herein, a middle aged woman who presented with a mesenteric mass six years post hysterectomy, which was initially suspected to be a gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant 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!