Atypical polypoid adenomyoma
Atypical polypoid adenomyoma (APA) is a rare uncommon benign tumour of the uterus.[1]
| Atypical polypoid adenomyoma | |
|---|---|
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| Micrograph of an atypical polypoid adenomyoma. H&E stain. | |
| Specialty | Pathology |
Pathology
APAs are characterized by glands with abnormal shapes that: (1) often have squamous metaplasia, and (2) are surrounded by benign smooth muscle.[1] Nuclear atypia, if present, is mild.
The microscopic differential diagnosis includes endometrial carcinoma and endocervical adenocarcinoma.
Intermed. mag.
Very high mag.
See also
References
- Jakus, S.; Edmonds, P.; Dunton, C.; Holland, G. (Jan 2002). "Atypical polypoid adenomyoma mimicking cervical adenocarcinoma". J Low Genit Tract Dis. 6 (1): 33–8. doi:10.1046/j.1526-0976.2002.61007.x. PMID 17050990.
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