D efinition — A malignancy composed of cells resembling proliferative-phase endometrial stroma. Clinical Features Epidemiology Endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS) is rare; it accounts for less than 0.5% of all uterine malignancies and only 10% to 15% of mesenchymal uterine malignancies.…
D efinition — An endometrial polyp, composed of benign smooth muscle and glands. Clinical Features Epidemiology Same as for adenomyosis, predominating in the fourth and fifth decades. However, the absence of glands is more likely to be seen postmenopause after…
D efinition — A low-grade stromal tumor with smooth muscle differentiation. Clinical Features Epidemiology Same as endometrial stromal nodules (ESNs); are uncommon neoplasms that occur at any age. Most often identified during the fifth and sixth decades of life. You’re…
D efinition — A benign neoplasm composed of cells resembling normal endometrial stroma. Clinical Features Epidemiology Endometrial stromal nodules (ESNs) are uncommon neoplasms that occur at any age. Most often identified during the fifth and sixth decades of life. JAZF1/JJAZ1…
D efinition — A variant of carcinosarcoma recapitulating Wilms' tumor. Clinical Features Epidemiology Occurs over a wide age range from childhood to the eighth decade. Rare. Possibly arises from displaced metanephric rests. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree…
D efinition — A variant of endometrial carcinoma with pseudomesenchymal or spindle cell differentiation. Clinical Features Epidemiology Similar to that of conventional endometrioid adenocarcinoma. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
D efinition — A highly malignant neoplasm composed of malignant glandular and stromal elements. Clinical Features Epidemiology Occurs almost exclusively in women over 60 years of age. An association with prior radiation has been described. Some studies show an increased…
D efinition — A problematic endometrioid carcinoma with some clear-cell features. Clinical Features Epidemiology Similar to other endometrioid carcinomas. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are…
D efinition — A high-grade, malignant neoplasm of the endometrium. Clinical Features Epidemiology Clear-cell carcinoma of the endometrium is a rare malignancy comprising less than 1% of all endometrial cancers. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for…
D efinition — Poorly differentiated carcinomas in which a line of differentiation cannot be determined. Clinical Features Epidemiology Pure undifferentiated carcinomas are rare. Patients may present at a wide range of ages, with a mean age of 63 years. You’re…