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Congenital Uterine Cyst, Histology, and Differential Diagnosis of a Pelvic Mass
- Source :
- Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. 30:53-57
- Publication Year :
- 2014
- Publisher :
- Mary Ann Liebert Inc, 2014.
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Abstract
- Background: A uterine cyst is a controversial and rare pathologic entity, characterized by being a benign lesion located in the thickness of the uterine myometrium. There are few reports in the literature, and those that are accompanied by histologic descriptions are even less frequent. Case: A 57-year-old woman presented with a simple cystic formation of 4.2×3.7 cm, located in the midline of the dome of the uterus, suggesting a simple cyst. After complete excision, histologic examination revealed the presence of a cystic structure lined by tall ciliated columnar epithelium without atypia, showing a well-developed muscular underlying wall. These findings were consistent with a cystic uterus. Results: There were no other gross pathologic findings in any other abdominal organs. She was discharged without any incidents the fourth day after surgery. Conclusions: This report describes a case of a uterine cyst, reviews some recent literature, and provides a histopathologic and immunohistochemical descr...
Details
- ISSN :
- 15577724 and 10424067
- Volume :
- 30
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Gynecologic Surgery
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........97075e4f4ff0e1e4f09939a53cb6a69c