Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors of the uterine cervix.

Authors :: Kudela E
Biringer K
Kasajova P
Nachajova M
Adamkov M
Source :: Pathology, research and practice [Pathol Res Pract] 2016 Aug; Vol. 212 (8), pp. 667-71. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Mar 30.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines PEComas as mesenchymal tumors composed of histologically and immunohistochemically distinctive perivascular cells. Uterus is the most common site of a subgroup of PEComas not otherwise specified(NOS). PEComas of the uterine cervix are extremely rare, and only thirteen cases have been described in the English literature to date. In this review, we summarize the available data concerning diagnostics, immunohistochemical analysis, genetics and treatment of cervical PEComas. Radical hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooophorectomy is the best surgical approach available. Adjuvant therapy in its present form is not efficient. Therefore, further studies are needed to evaluate the newest treatment strategies.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.)