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 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 — 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…
D efinition — The histologic appearance of large prostatic duct–like tissue within the cervical stroma. Clinical Features Epidemiology Prostatic metaplasia is a rare (or possibly under-reported) process. There is no age predilection. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree…
D efinition — A carcinoma derived from mesonephric remnants located in the lateral walls of the uterine cervix. Clinical Features Epidemiology Very rare. The mean age at presentation is early 50s. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…
D efinition — Embryologic remnants of mesonephric differentiation found in the gynecologic tract. Clinical Features Epidemiology Mesonephric remnants may be identified in up to one fifth of well-sampled cervices. No age or demographic predilection has been identified. You’re Reading a…
D efinition — Adenocarcinoma composed of basaloid cells with areas of columnar cell differentiation. Clinical Features Epidemiology Rare; accounts for less than 5% of cervical carcinomas. Usually seen in postmenopausal women. Human papillomavirus (HPV) associated. African-American women are affected more…