D efinition — Bleeding that occurs in the absence of ovulation and is not associated with an endometrial structural abnormality or other visible cause (fibroid or polyp). Clinical Features Epidemiology Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is common, more frequently seen near…
D efinition — A polyp of the cervix composed of mature glial tissue. Clinical Features Epidemiology Extremely rare. Signifies retained glial tissue from a prior pregnancy based on genetic studies. Reproductive age group. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical…
D efinition — A generally benign, peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Clinical Features Epidemiology Rare, limited to occasional case reports. Most reported cases—benign and malignant—occur in the third to eighth decades. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for…
D efinition — A bi-patterned low-grade malignancy composed of neoplastic stroma admixed with benign but architecturally unique epithelial elements. Clinical Features Epidemiology Extremely rare; accounts for less than 2% of all müllerian adenosarcomas. Average age at presentation is 31 years,…
D efinition — A proliferation of specialized cuboidal cells derived from the squamocolumnar junction that gives rise to reserve cells, squamous metaplasia, and can harbor squamous intraepithelial lesions (SILs). Clinical Features Epidemiology Most commonly occurs in young women with an…
D efinition — A benign, discrete proliferation of smooth muscle stroma and endocervical glands. Clinical Features Epidemiology Adenomyomas and polypoid adenomyomas of the cervix are rare. The majority of these lesions occur within the uterine cavity, not at the cervix.…
D efinition — An endocervical polyp with an atypical epithelial-stromal proliferation that resembles adenosarcoma but is not diagnostic. Clinical Features Epidemiology Uncommon but will be encountered. No predisposing factors have been identified. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree…
D efinition — Endometrial adenocarcinoma which has spread caudally to involve the cervix. Clinical Features Epidemiology Varies with the subtype of endometrial adenocarcinoma. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
D efinition — Serous carcinoma originating from the upper genital tract involving the cervix (drop metastasis). Clinical Features Epidemiology Uncommon. Women in their 60s to 70s. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…
D efinition — An increase in the number of endocervical glands. May be idiopathic or secondary to increased hormonal stimulation. Some atypical hyperplasias may be associated with minimal deviation adenocarcinomas and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (see page 300 ). Clinical Features Epidemiology…