Cystic Endometrial Stromal Nodule with an Unusual Gross Morphology

Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Abstract:Endometrial Stromal Tumours are rare mesenchymal neoplasms of the uterus, the cells of which resembles stromal cells of proliferative endometrium. Grossly, most common appearance of Endometrial Stromal Nodule is a circumscribed solid mass. We report a case of Endometrial Stromal Nodule which has undergone complete cystic degeneration and has acquired a unilocular tender coconut-like cystic appearance which is very unusual. Keywords:Cystic, Endometrial stromal nodule, Endometrial stromal sarcoma, Gross morphology, Unilocular.

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P S Jayalakshmy

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P S Jayalakshmy (2018). Cystic Endometrial Stromal Nodule with an Unusual Gross Morphology. Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 3(1), 37-43. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-399407