Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor of the uterus： report of three cases

Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor （PEComa） is a rare mesenchymal tumor composed of histologically and immunohistochemically distinctive perivascular epithelioid cells. The family of PEComa includes angio-myolipoma （AML）, clear cell ＂sugar＂ tumors of the lung （CCST）, lymphangioleiomyomatosis （LAM）,...

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Published in:Chinese medical journal 2007-03, Vol.120 (6), p.526-528
Main Authors: Gan, Mei-fu, Yu, Chun-kai, Jin, Mei, Lu, Hong-sheng, Li, Hiu-ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antigens, Neoplasm
Diagnosis, Differential
Epithelioid Cells - pathology
Female
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Melanoma-Specific Antigens
Neoplasm Proteins - analysis
Uterine Neoplasms - chemistry
Uterine Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Neoplasms - pathology
子宫疾病
病理机制
血管周围上皮样细胞肿瘤
间叶细胞
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Summary:Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor （PEComa） is a rare mesenchymal tumor composed of histologically and immunohistochemically distinctive perivascular epithelioid cells. The family of PEComa includes angio-myolipoma （AML）, clear cell ＂sugar＂ tumors of the lung （CCST）, lymphangioleiomyomatosis （LAM）, clear cell myomelanocytic tumor of the falcifonn/ligamentum teres （CCMT）, and clear cell tumors of the pancreas,
ISSN:0366-6999
2542-5641
DOI:10.1097/00029330-200703020-00018